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Nov 2022
Harrogate hospital urges people to stay away from A&E amid 'very busy' week
Harrogate hospital bosses are urging people to stay away from its emergency department this week unless it is a life-threatening injury or illness.
Officials at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust said they are expecting a busy week, which may cause long waiting times.
It comes as health leaders in the district warned that covid and flu cases may increase at Harrogate hospital this winter.
In a statement, the trust urged people with non-threatening injuries to stay away from the emergency department.
A spokesperson said:
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Health managers in Harrogate have said they expect to see more covid patients in hospitals in the coming weeks.
Dr Bruce Willoughby, Harrogate GP and part of the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership, said:
Officials have urged people who are eligible to get a covid booster vaccine this autumn.
In Harrogate, vaccinations are available at the Great Yorkshire Showground until November 23.
People aged 50 and over, pregnant women, carers, frontline health and care workers, care home residents and people of all ages who are vulnerable are eligible for a covid jab now.
Those who are able to book their vaccinations can do so via the NHS website.
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