UHG under significant pressure from flu, ED and Norovirus
Thu, Jan 08, 2026
University Hospital Galway has been under significant pressure this week with high attendances in the ED, the hospital treating multiple patients with flu, and managing a Norovirus outbreak.
These pressures are impacting on bed availability — however staff are doing everything they can to optimise the flow of patients through the hospital. Every available bed is in use and they are focusing on safe and appropriate discharge of patients to minimise any delays for patients who need to be admitted to a bed.
Over the weekend, 379 people attended the ED, with 271 attending on Monday. Additional surge areas are also in use, impacting on elective procedures.
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