Royal Alex hospital on lockdown, patients urged to go elsewhere
The Royal Alexandra Hospital is asking patients in need of emergency care to go to another hospital.
At about 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Alberta Health Services said the hospital was under lockdown 'as a precaution to ensure the safety of patients, staff and physicians.'
No information has been released on when the lockdown began or why.
Anyone seeking emergency care is being asked to go to another hospital, if possible.
Information on emergency room department wait times can be found on the Alberta Health Services website.
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