Charlottetown's QEH declares Code Orange after call of suspected carbon monoxide poisonings
CBC
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital has declared a Code Orange as it responds to an incident involving between five and 10 people from the same Charlottetown residence with suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.
The call came in at about 6 p.m.
The Charlottetown Fire Department and Island EMS responded.
Hospital officials are asking people to only come to the emergency department for urgent or critical issues. Those with non-urgent concerns can expect long waits.
According to the Department of Health, a Code Orange is generally called when an external disaster or threat is likely to require additional hospital resources.
Health P.E.I. says anyone with emergency medical needs should call 911 or seek emergency services when:
If you have any health concerns or need immediate health information, call 811 to speak to an experienced registered nurse for advice on the best course of action.
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