Altnagelvin Hospital full to capacity with Covid patients
Dr Paul Molloy has urged people to heed public health advice over Coronavirus to help take the pressure off hospitals.
He said Altnagelvin yesterday was “full to capacity” with Covid patients.
Writing on his Facebook page last night, Dr Molloy said: “There have been 20 pts already seen today at the COVID unit in Altnagelvin by GPs today.
“There are two patients waiting to be admitted to beds.
“The hospital is full to capacity.
“There are several more patients coming in.
“It is very important that people now obey the rules.
“No visiting outside your bubble, which in essence means no visiting friends etc or anyone who doesn’t live in your house.
“Wear a mask at all times if out or at work and stay 2 metres away from others if possible.
“Wash your hands and surfaces.
“There are more people being seen at the Covid centre in one day now than we were seeing in a week in April.
“A significant share of these patients are unwell needing hospital admission and intensive care.
“It is really important that we stop the exponential spread of this virus by being very careful.
“If anyone thinks I am exaggerating they are very welcome to come over and join me in the Covid centre.
“I’m not one for exaggerating.
“It was like a war zone at 6 pm.”
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