Operations cancelled after 460 people present at CUH emergency dept over the bank holiday

Scheduled operations and admissions to Cork University Hospital have been cancelled after 460 people presented at its emergency department (ED) over the bank holiday weekend.

Tue, 18 Apr, 2017 - 01:00

Claire O'Sullivan

Over 40% of those who turned up at the ED required admission —

taking up the equivalent of six wards.

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