2009-05-21
10:49:05
(Health Minister Mike Murphy - file photo)
Health Minister Mike Murphy says he will be speaking with his federal counterpart tonight about the looming shortage of radioactive isotopes for medical use.
Atomic Energy of Canada announced Monday night its Chalk River reactor which produces the isotopes used for medical imaging was out of service after a leak of heavy water was detected -- it's expected to be off line for about a month.
Murphy was caught off guard Tuesday when questioned by reporters about the situation -- we asked again today and he tells us he will have more to say tomorrow after his conversation with the federal minister this evening.
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