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Limerick's University Hospital is at surge capacity, with 127 patients on trolleys, prompting warnings to avoid ERs unless critically ill.
University Hospital Limerick is operating at surge capacity due to extreme patient demand, with 127 people treated on trolleys—the highest in Ireland that day—leading to long waits for non-emergency care.
HSE Mid West urges the public to avoid the emergency department unless facing a life-threatening emergency, recommending alternative options like injury units and out-of-hours GPs, which offer faster service.
Additional staff have been deployed to speed discharges, and the hospital apologizes for delays while praising staff efforts.
Updates will follow as the situation evolves.
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El Hospital Universitario de Limerick está en capacidad máxima, con 127 pacientes en carritos, lo que provocó advertencias para evitar las salas de emergencias a menos que estén gravemente enfermos.