Rise in covid-19 cases sees surge in presentations to CUH emergency department

The increase in ED presentations broght about by the rise in covid-19 cases earlier this week prompted hospital chiefs to issue a public appeal for people to consider all care options.

Cork University Hospital (CUH) reported exceptionally high patient attendances earlier this week.

A rise in covid-19 cases has contributed to a near-30% seasonal surge in presentations at one of Ireland’s busiest emergency departments (EDs).

It comes as Cork University Hospital (CUH) continues to try to ease the pressure on its ED, which reported exceptionally high patient attendances earlier this week.