Mercy University Hospital makes public appeal to those needing less urgent treatment to avail of other services

It comes following a surge in attendance at its Emergency Department and patients are expected to experience delays

The Mercy University Hospital is appealing to members of the public needing less urgent treatment to avail of other care services due to a surge in patients 
presenting at the Emergency Department..  

The hospital says the increase in patients presenting is down to an exceptionally high level of illness in the community.

Lana O'Connor has more for RedFM News.

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