Public urged to avoid hospital unless ‘life might be in danger’ after record day for Sydney emergency departments
New South Wales health officials have urged the public to avoid emergency departments unless life-threatening conditions exist following a record-breaking day for hospital presentations. The surge is attributed to a combination of influenza, Covid, and RSV during the peak of the winter season.
New South Wales health said Sydney emergency rooms saw ‘biggest ever recorded winter day’ on Monday, with the number of flu, Covid and RSV presentations expected to grow. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP New South Wales health said Sydney emergency rooms saw ‘biggest ever recorded winter day’ on Monday, with the number of flu, Covid and RSV presentations expected to grow. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Health Public urged to avoid hospital unless ‘life might be in danger’ after record day for Sydney emergency departments Winter flu season is putting pressure on the health system, with medical staff bracing for the ‘worst three weeks of the year’
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