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A power outage at Halifax’s Victoria General Hospital forced patient transfers and surgery delays.
A six-hour power outage at Victoria General Hospital in Halifax, caused by a malfunctioning transfer switch, disabled the backup generator and led to the transfer of five critical care patients to Halifax Infirmary.
The outage, which occurred Friday night into Saturday morning, disrupted hospital operations and may delay surgeries scheduled for Monday.
Patients with upcoming procedures are advised to contact their care teams for updates.
Nova Scotia Health is repairing the electrical system and restoring backup power, with full services expected to resume soon.
The issue stemmed from the hospital’s internal system, not the utility provider.
Un corte de energía en el Hospital General Victoria de Halifax obligó a transferencias de pacientes y retrasos en las cirugías.