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Number Of People Waiting On Trolleys At Naas General Decreases

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Over 50% in the difference on a 24 hour period

10 people were waiting for beds at Naas general, at 8am this morning.

Yesterday, 25 people were awaiting a bed at the same time.

Nationally, 408 admitted patients were waiting for beds this morning, according to the INMO's Trolley Watch figures.

319 patients were waiting in hospital emergency departments, while 89 are in wards elsewhere in the hospital.

On Monday, the number of patients waiting on trolleys in the Irish hospital system was at its highest level, since the pandemic was declared.

534 people were awaiting beds, 34 at Naas General.

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