The Taoiseach says hundreds of experts are working to track down those responsible for the massive cyber attack on the HSE.
Hospital’s radiology, diagnostics and therapeutic services across the country are still disrupted following the breach.
The UL Hospitals Group says services at it’s six sites in Clare, Limerick and Tipperary continue to be adversely impacted, with widespread cancellations in scheduled care.
Patients with non-urgent care needs are being urged to consider the Injury Unit at Ennis General and GP Out of Hours for assessment, before presenting at the ED.
Patients attending our Emergency Department or Injury Units are advised to bring any information with them that will assist staff, such as documents or records including the patients Medical Record Number (MRN) or Patient Chart Number (PCN).
Hackers are also said to have begun leaking some people’s private health information online.
Barrister, Morgan Shelley, these types of criminals are generally based outside the EU, which makes tracking them down difficult.
