By Q Radio News
Antrim Area Hospital says it's currently operating beyond capacity, with twenty seven sick people awaiting admission.
Meanwhile, 54 patients are being treated for Coronavirus at the hospital.
In a tweet the Northern Trust said it is clearly in the midst of a second COVID-19.
It is appealing on people not to attend the emergency department unless they require urgent medical care.
It also said, "We are asking all patients who are fit to be discharged and assessed as requiring. a community bed to accept the first bed identified as being available."
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