Lakeridge Health says its Oshawa hospital remains safe and is operating normally while Durham police investigate an incident that closed the hospital’s food court on Monday, September 7.
The health system issued the reassurance after an incident Monday morning that appeared to have occurred in the food-court area. The food court was closed while the police investigation continued, but the rest of the hospital remained open and services were operating as usual.
Lakeridge Health said it appreciated the public’s patience and would provide an update when the food court reopened. No further official details about the nature of the incident had been released as of the latest update.
Hospital services remain available
Patients and visitors can continue to attend the Oshawa hospital for appointments, emergency care and other services. The closure applies to the food-court area rather than the hospital as a whole.
Lakeridge Health identifies the Oshawa site’s retail food court as being on the first floor, to the right of the north entrance. Its usual offerings include several prepared-food counters and vending machines nearby. Visitors should expect that access to this section may remain restricted until hospital officials announce that it has reopened.
Police investigation continues
Durham Regional Police are investigating. Neither police nor the hospital had publicly identified anyone involved or provided information about possible injuries or charges.
Unverified claims circulating online have not been included in this report. Until authorities release more information, residents should rely on updates from Lakeridge Health and Durham Regional Police rather than speculation.
Anyone heading to the hospital may wish to plan for alternate food options and allow staff to keep the affected area clear. All About Durham will update the story if officials release a substantial new development or confirm that the food court has reopened.
Sources: Durham Radio News; Lakeridge Health
