Scottish health chiefs issue A&E plea after Christmas surge

People are advised to stay away from accident and emergency departments unless they have urgent medical needs

Health chiefs in Scotland have urged people to stay away from A&E departments unless they have urgent medical needs after a surge in cases over Christmas and the new year.

With hospitals cancelling non-essential operations and clinics, Dr Gregor Smith, the deputy chief medical officer for Scotland, said: “Only go to A&E if you have had an accident or you are experiencing significant difficulties such as trouble breathing or severe bleeding.”

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