Cavan General request patients seek "alternative" to A&E

"Our Emergency Department is experiencing high volumes of patients."

Cavan General Hospital have issued a request the public use "alternative pathways" due its current high volume of patients in A&E.

The notice was issued by Su-Zann O’Callaghan, General Manager, Cavan & Monaghan Hospital who stated "Our Emergency Department is experiencing high volumes of patients."

The statement covers both Cavan and Monaghan General Hospitals.

"We would appreciate.your support in using alternative pathways e.g. GP, Pharmacy etc," continued the notice.

"We are still providing full emergency care if it is required. Thank you for your support."