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About 500 appointments have been affected so far by the temporary closure of a Nova Scotia Health blood collection centre in Halifax.
The health authority said Monday its location at the Bayers Road Centre remains closed due to a wastewater blockage that staff first became aware of on Thursday.
Despite the efforts of plumbers, they were not able to clear the blockage, a Nova Scotia Health spokesperson said in an email.
“This means more robust equipment was required today,” said the email, which added that the issue has not caused any damage to the building or equipment.
“We will advise the public as to when the site will reopen.”
Patients were given the option to reschedule appointments or go to another site within Halifax Regional Municipality.
In a public service announcement Saturday, the health authority said Bayers Road Centre staff would assist at those other sites.
A spokesperson for Canadian Blood Services, which also has a location at the Bayers Road Centre, said its donor centre has not been impacted by any water issues and remains open as usual.
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