The Christchurch Hospital Emergency Department entrance in the Waipapa building. Photo: Geoff SloanThe Canterbury District Health Board is urging people to only visit Christchurch Hospital's emergency department in an emergency. It says a high number of patients and staff sickness mean people will likely be in for a long wait if their condition is not urgent. Chief medical officer Helen Skinner said the hospital had 527 patients overnight - 105 people were being treated in the emergency department. Christchurch also has three urgent care clinics that can treat a range of conditions.

Source: Otago Daily Times August 03, 2021 02:26 UTC