14 May 2021 | 01:07 PM UTC
Ireland: Cyberattack prompts disruptions to public health services in Ireland May 14
Cyberattack prompts disruptions to public health services in Ireland May 14; appointment cancellations and reduced services likely.
Event
Ireland's Health Service Executive (HSE) have temporarily shut down their IT services impacting public health services nationwide following a cyberattack detected the morning of May 14. HSE states that most appointments will proceed as planned, including COVID-19 vaccination appointments, and emergency services will continue to operate as normal. Nonetheless, cancellations are possible, particularly at Rotunda Maternity Hospital in Dublin and Cork University Hospital, and delays are likely throughout the public health system. Individuals seeking new appointments for COVID-19 tests are advised to attend walk-in centers.
HSE has not confirmed when they expect IT services to be resumed. Disruptions could last several days and beyond the resumption of IT services as public healthcare providers work to clear any backlog.
Advice
Confirm all appointments with public healthcare providers in Ireland through May 16; anticipate possible delays and cancellations of public healthcare appointments.
