Mercy University Hospital installs cabins in preparation for winter

The robust structures outside MUH replace temporary tents which were erected by the Defence Forces during lockdown

Construction of the cabins taking place earlier this month.  File picture: Larry Cummins

Cabins have been installed on the footpath outside a busy city hospital to expand the capacity of its emergency department (ED) as part of its Covid-19 winter preparations.

The robust structures outside the Mercy University Hospital (MUH) in Cork replace temporary tents which were erected by the Defence Forces during lockdown to help facilitate social distancing requirements in the ED.