The emergency department at Roseway Hospital in Shelburne is shut down for the next few days.

Nova Scotia Health says the ER closed Tuesday afternoon and will remain closed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Virtual urgent care is now offered at Roseway Hospital, even when the emergency department is closed.

It’s available Monday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Please call 911 in a medical emergency or 811 for general health advice and information from a registered nurse.