Christchurch Hospital emergency department faces record patient numbers

The PressStuffSaturday 6 September 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Christchurch Hospital's emergency department is experiencing record numbers of patients due to winter illnesses. Senior doctors have described the situation as similar to a mass casualty event and previously considered using a tent to help triage patients.

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First reported by The Press, Sat 6 Sep 2025, 5:00am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 5 hours
  1. The PressThe Press

    Strain of winter illnesses leaves Christchurch Hospital ED like a ‘mass casualty situation’ (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Winter illnesses drive ‘mass casualty situation’ feeling at hospital ED, doctors say (opens in new tab)