University Hospital Limerick which serves part of Tipperary is dealing with unprecedented levels of attendance of its Emergency Department.
Management of University Hospital Limerick have decided to cancel all but the most urgent elective surgery and outpatient diagnostics at the hospital today.
The surge is being driven by patients with respiratory infections, including COVID-19, flu and RSV, and significant numbers of people with trauma injuries resulting from slips and trips on the ice over recent days.
Yesterday saw 221 people attending the ED, and 251 on Saturday: the busiest weekend ever recorded at the hospital.
Patients impacted by the cancellation of their appoint have been notified
The hospital management is urging the public to consider all available healthcare alternatives such as the Cashel Minor Injuries unit..
Those with emergencies are asked to attend the Emergency Department as they will be treated as priority.
The hospital management is apologising for the inconvenience and frustration this causes for patients’ loved ones.
