Friday, 21 December 2007, 8:43 am Press Release: Tairawhiti DHB
Gisborne Hospital sustains damage in quake
Below is a
brief statement from Jim Green, Chief Executive of
Tairawhiti District Health Board.
Gisborne Hospital
sustained some damage in tonight's earthquake - the building
has been assessed and is safe although there is some water
damage.
No patients were injured during the earthquake,
all patients are safe and the hospital is open and
functioning.
However people are being asked to go to their
GP first if they have any minor injuries.
The hospital
will be trying to discharge patients back to their homes if
it safe to do so and is asking family and relatives of
patients to be prepared.
A communication centre is being
established and we will notify all media of contact details
as soon as possible.
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