University Hospital Limerick overwhelmed with 138 patients on trolleys due to flu surge.

University Hospital Limerick is severely overcrowded with 138 patients on trolleys due to a surge in flu and respiratory illnesses. The hospital has canceled non-urgent surgeries and urged patients to seek alternative care options, such as Injury Units and GPs, before visiting the emergency department. A mandatory face-mask policy is in place, and the hospital is expanding its Medical Assessment Units to manage patient flow.

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