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’ Sick patients in New South Wales have been told to avoid the emergency room unless their life is at risk after a record day for winter presentations put the hospital system under strain. The Ne

Emergency departments and ambulances are having one of their busiest periods in history – but flu season isn’t solely to blame.

Emergency departments and ambulances are having one of their busiest periods in history – but flu season isn’t solely to blame.