Management at Mercy University Hospital (MUH) have appealed to patients not to present at A&E unless in an emergency. The appeal mirrors similar requests from management at Cork University Hospital (CUH) for patients to avail where possible of other services like their GP before presenting at the emergency department (ED). “Hospital management expressed their appreciation for co-operation of the public at this challenging time for patients and staff." It said that cancer care at the hospital continues to be impacted with radiotherapy treatment having resumed but being limited. The HSE revealed that cancer multi-disciplinary teams (MDTs) are limited in their capabilities to treat cancer patients.

Source: Irish Examiner June 03, 2021 14:34 UTC