Management of the Midland Regional Hospital in Mullingar are advising the public to consider all health options. That's after an increasing in numbers of people requiring admission at this time. Where possible, patients with non-emergency conditions are being advised to seek assistance from other parts of the health service such as their local Pharmacist, GP, or a GP out of hours service. The hospital is experiencing a significant increase in the number of people requiring admission at this time.
Any patient who needs emergency hospital care will be seen and Regional Hospital Mullingar would urge such patients not to delay attending the ED. Visiting restrictions are currently in place at the facility due to high numbers of respiratory infections circulating in the community. Staff and management in Regional Hospital Mullingar have apologised for any inconvenience caused and thanked the public for their support and understanding.
