Packed Cork University Hospital transfers patients

Cork University Hospital has been forced to move patients to other hospitals in the region because of pressure on its resources due to overcrowding.

A spokesman for the hospital last night confirmed that “up to 15 non-complex” patients were being moved to various hospitals, with the majority going to beds bought in the Mater Private in Mahon, while others went to South Infirmary and Clonakilty Community Hospital.

He confirmed the transfer of the patients was down to overcrowding pressures.