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euronews
8 months ago
Coronavirus

Italian hospitals collapse: Over 1,000 patients unattended in Rome

Emergency departments in Italian hospitals are in chaos and on the verge of collapse.
The rise in hospital admissions is due to an increase in respiratory diseases and overcrowding from other viruses.
The situation is far from stabilizing, and several regions have activated plans to combat overcrowding. [ more ]
Independent.ie
8 months ago
Medicine

Inquiry into death of Aoife Johnston (16) who died after 12-hour A&E wait to probe how UHL is run as HSE confirms damning findings

An inquiry has been launched to investigate the death of a 16-year-old girl who died from sepsis complications after waiting in an overcrowded emergency department.
The inquiry will examine the clinical and corporate governance of University Hospital Limerick and make recommendations as necessary. [ more ]
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