Thursday, April 16, 2026

QEH lifts temporary lockdown of Accident and Emergency Department

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The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) has lifted the temporary lockdown of its Accident and Emergency Department (AED).

It was revealed in a notice today that normal operations have now resumed.

The lockdown had been put in place following a shooting incident and was carried out in coordination with the Barbados Police Service, as part of protocols to protect staff, patients, and visitors.

During the lockdown, the hospital continued to provide essential services, with healthcare teams and law enforcement maintaining security at the facility.

The hospital thanked patients, visitors, and the public for their patience while the precautionary measures were in effect. (PR)

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