HSE reports only 36 ICU beds are free

HSE reports only 36 ICU beds are free

In Cork, Mercy hospital and Cork University Hospital have no ICU beds available. Picture: PA 

Thu, 15 Oct, 2020 - 12:41
Ciarán Sunderland

There are 36 free intensive care unit (ICU) beds in Ireland according to the latest figures released by the HSE. 

13 healthcare facilities in Ireland have no ICU beds available including hospitals in Dublin, Offaly and Westmeath. 

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