Galway Bay fm newsroom - The Head of the Saolta Hospital Group says hospitals are under 'significant pressure' as Covid admissions in the region continue to rise.
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Saolta comprises of six hospitals across seven sites including Galway's public hospitals.
Yesterday, there were six patients with Covid 19 receiving treatment at UHG, with a further four at Portiuncula Hospital.
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There are now 141 patients with the virus in hospitals nationwide - compared to 38 just over a month ago.
Saolta Chief Executive Tony Canavan says he's expecting the numbers to grow further.
