Cork hospital warns of delays after surge in A&E patients

The Mercy University Hospital said it has implemented its escalation policy to deal with the high number of attendees at the ED.

A busy Cork city hospital has warned of delays in its emergency department (ED) after a surge in presentations.

The Mercy University Hospital (MUH) said it has implemented its escalation policy to deal with the high number of attendees at the ED and that while the department remains open 24/7, it said patients will, regrettably, experience delays.