The management of University Hospital Waterford have issued an appeal to the public to stay away from the hospital where possible, unless in the case of a genuine emergency.
University Hospital Waterford are experiencing an exceptionally high level of emergency presentations and admissions this week and from the four-day St. Patrick's weekend.
Management at the hospital are asking members of the public to only attend in the case of a genuine emergency, advising that, where possible, a GP should be consulted in the first instance.
"We are asking people to think about all their care and treatment options and keep our ED services for the patients who need them most. The public is advised that there may be long delays as staff makes every effort to prioritise those patients requiring immediate treatment and management."
"Patient care is paramount in UHW and management at UHW apologises for any long wait times experienced due to the significant volume of persons presenting to the Emergency Department."
There are currently 26 Covid patients on site at the hospital as of 8pm last night, none of whom were in receipt of intensive care.
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