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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