“unprecedented levels of pressure”.Health board officials say the situation has been created by the combination of an increase in COVID-19 cases, their work to maintain and recover services, plus staff shortages due to self-isolating and annual leave.
Its three accident and emergency departments are also continuing to see record and unseasonable demand, with more than 4000 patients per week consistently since mid-May, reaching 4698 cases in the week of June 6 – with residents being asked to use NHS24 and community health services.
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