Over 700 hospitalised with flu with post-Christmas surge ‘at upper end’ of predictions, HSE warns
742 people in hospital with flu todayHSE chief Bernard Gloster warns high case levels expected between Christmas and New YearPublic urged to attend GP out of hours and injury units unless very sick
Pressure on acute hospitals across the country is expected to continue despite plans being in place for a surge in hospitalisations in the post-Christmas period.
Members of the public have been advised to use alternative healthcare services for treatment where appropriate.
“The healthcare system and in particular our acute hospitals have been working well over the Christmas period, with senior clinical staff on site ensuring patients are discharged when possible, and ensuring efficient patient flow through Emergency Departments,” said HSE chief executive Bernard Gloster.
“We expect pressure to continue over the coming days and we would urge the public to use alternative healthcare services for treatment such as GP, GP out of hours, injury units and pharmacies when appropriate. But if…
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