Overview
- On Monday, Álvaro Cunqueiro’s adult emergency unit handled 626 cases after 616 on Friday, while pediatrics logged 142 patients.
- The CHUVI network admitted 114 patients from the ER on Monday and roughly 280–285 over the prior three days, pushing occupancy to about 95%.
- Health officials cite influenza as the primary cause, with more than 40% of tests positive, alongside concurrent RSV and more severe illness in older adults.
- Operating rooms are running at about 60% during the holidays, with no operations formally canceled and surgical beds used for medical patients.
- Winter Plans are in effect with Hospital at Home, accelerated discharges, PAC support, and targeted on-call staffing, though nursing shortages constrain bed openings; Pontevedra–O Salnés recorded 5,863 urgent-care visits since Dec. 24.