Scots NHS bosses have urged people to not injure themselves doing DIY, in drinking accidents or by eating uncooked BBQ meat as hospitals hit breaking point over growing coronavirus numbers.
Health chiefs in the north-east of Scotland say there are ‘exceptional levels of pressure’ on A&E departments as covid cases continue to spiral.
Flagship hospitals in the region, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin, have been at ‘Black’ status for a number of days which means they are at full capacity.
A decision was made to cancel some non-urgent procedures and appointments to allow staff to concentrate on the pandemic.
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Cases across the country are on the rise due to the spread of the Delta variant.
But with many enjoying a holiday tomorrow, along with the an expected increase in pub-going due to the Euros final tonight, health chiefs have urged people to be careful and avoid heaping pressure on the service.
There are also unconsidered risks like being hurt doing DIY or eating…
