Ireland faces a prolonged cold snap with heavy snow and icy conditions expected. This comes as the health service is already under pressure due to a rise in respiratory illnesses.
A status yellow snow/ice weather warning is in place for the entire country from 5pm on Sunday until midnight on Thursday. The cold snap is set to continue into next week, with plummeting temperatures likely to make driving difficult over the next few days. The head of the HSE said the most healthy of people are prone to slips and falls causing injury. Please take care and if injured seek help.
We have many injury units across the country which can assist and this helps reduce pressure on emergency departments. Of course if seriously injured or unsure then do come to the hospital. In very severe weather people may experience difficulty in accessing service at home such as home support and community services. We are doing everything we can to ensure the most essential services are maintained. Mr Gloster said there are people who are particularly vulnerable such as the elderly, the disabled and those living alone. Check in on them, have they access to medications, heat, warm food and general care. Finally, our hospitals are exceptionally busy and while managing well thanks to all of our staff, we are under pressure from demand and flu
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