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Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise have released an urgent update for patients.
As a result of the ongoing adverse weather conditions in Portlaoise and its surrounds, the Portlaoise hospital are cancelling Outpatient Appointments for tomorrow, Tuesday, 7th January.
"Patients are being contacted directly and will be rescheduled as a priority. We will continue to monitor the situation," the hospital confirmed with the Leinster Express / Laois Live.
"Urgent and Emergency care continues at the Hospital," a spokesperson said.
"Any patient who needs emergency hospital care will be seen and the Hospital would urge such patients not to delay attending the ED or seeking medical attention if you suspect you are having a heart attack or stroke, please dial 999 or 112 in an emergency.
"The Midland Regional Hospital Portlaoise apologises for any inconvenience caused and thanks the public for their support and understanding," they finished.
This is the second day this week that Midland Regional Hospital have had to cancel outpatient appointments due to poor weather conditions.
For more updates as they come, keep an eye on the Leinster Express / Laois Live website.
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