Questions arise as hospital beds in the next few weeks are being emptied, and surgeries are being cancelled, to accommodate the 900 patients who are expected to be admitted with influenza.
Joining Pat was Dr Colm Henry, Chief Clinical Officer, Health Service Executive.
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