48% rise in Waterford ED attendance after fire at Wexford General

University Hospital Waterford (above) has been significantly impacted by the recent closure of the emergency department in Wexford General Hospital with a 48% increase in emergency department attendances over the weekend at the hospital, said a spokesman. File picture: Denis Minihane

The emergency department at University Hospital Waterford saw a 48% increase in attendance over the weekend, as patients continue to be redirected there following the fire in Wexford General Hospital.

The blaze last Wednesday has left many services reduced or completely closed in Wexford, with the emergency department (ED) unable to function until equipment and supports, including in-patient beds, are restored.