Armed Patient Allegedly Injures Three Hospital Staff in Halifax Emergency Room

A pedestrian walks past the Halifax Infirmary, in Halifax, on April 24, 2012. The Canadian Press/Andrew Vaughan

Nova Scotia’s health minister says three hospital staff were injured this afternoon by a patient with a weapon at the Halifax Infirmary emergency department.

Michelle Thompson did not release the condition of the staff members but said, “we are very concerned” about their well-being.