Antrim Area Hospital is currently operating beyond capacity during this second COVID-19 surge.
It follows an announcement by the Northern Health and Social Care Trust last night (Sunday) not to attend A&E unless necessary.
Presently today (Monday), over 20 ill people are awaiting admission – beds are unavailable.
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Antrim Area Hospital is currently operating beyond capacity. Due to beds being unavailable, 27 sick people are awaiting admission. Please do not attend the ED unless you require urgent medical care. pic.twitter.com/JvmtHAqQ8x
— Northern Trust (@NHSCTrust) October 26, 2020