Statement on latest ED waiting time statistics
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Commenting on the publication of Emergency Care Waiting Time Statistics for April to June 2020, Health Minister Robin Swann stated:
“While the numbers of people attending Emergency Departments fell during the lockdown period, they have been rising steadily again.
“In the context of Covid-19, we must not permit overcrowding in our Emergency Departments to return to pre-pandemic levels.
“A number of initiatives are being developed to address this issue.
“This is an important priority, ahead of winter pressures for our Emergency Departments and the potential for further waves of Covid-19 infection.”
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