CUH asks people not to attend its emergency department unless absolutely necessary

CUH recorded the highest number of patients on trolleys in the country this morning with 66

The public has been advised to contact their local GP or South Doc prior to attending CUH's emergency department. File Picture: Dan Linehan

Cork University Hospital (CUH) is warning the public of significant delays at its emergency department (ED) due to a surge in presentations.

A spokesperson said it was "regrettable" that some patients in the ED may be faced with delays.