Dr. Georges-L. Dumont University Hospital

The Dr. Georges-L. Dumont University Hospital has lifted temporary security measures it implemented following an undisclosed incident this morning.

In an email statement this afternoon, Vitalité Health Network said the security measures have now been removed and the hospital has been cleared to return to normal operations.

Earlier in the day, the hospital announced on Vitalité’s Facebook page it was putting access controls in place at the facility’s entrance.

As part of those measures, general visits were suspended to ensure the safety of patients, staff, and the public.

However, the emergency department remained open, and patients with appointments were still allowed to enter the hospital.

In its email statement sent to Acadia Broadcasting, Vitalité didn’t provide details about the incident that prompted the increased security.

But said the measures were taken in response to a “situation deemed to be of concern.”

Vitalité added that its security services are following up on the matter in collaboration with the RCMP.