All medical services at the Soufriere Hospital were cancelled and relocated to Etangs Wellness Centre due to a fire in the records room of the hospital in the early hours of Thursday 9th November. On Tuesday November 14th, Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Merlene Fredericks and senior nursing officers assessed the temporary arrangement put in place at the Etangs Wellness Center to ascertain whether clients are accessing care at the facility. Officer in Charge of the Soufriere Hospital Nurse Candilia Wilson-Altenor said though the move to Etangs has been challenging the staff have been very cooperative. However she expressed concern for her regular clients from the hospital.
