According to information to which Lusa had access, the emergency service at the Santo Andre Hospital in Leiria is experiencing difficulties in the medical department and Via Verde AVC until 8 am on Monday.
According to information sent to fire departments, “the means [de socorro] must pass data to CODU [Centro de Orientação de Doentes Urgentes] for reference”.
Santo Andre Hospital, part of the Leiria Hospital Centre, is closest to the city of Fatima, where thousands of people are expected this Sunday and Monday for an international pilgrimage to mark the May anniversary.
A source from the National Health Service Executive Directorate explained that “in the regional emergency plan, the Leiria hospital is focused on the Fatima event, so together with the National Institute of Emergency Medicine and previously planned, CODU is managing other cases. , which are not serious, to other hospitals to maintain this route.”
The pilgrimage this Sunday and Monday is the first anniversary of 2024 to the Sanctuary of Fatima, marking the 107th anniversary of the first apparition.
The official pilgrimage ceremonies begin at 9:30 pm with the recitation of the rosary and procession of candles, followed by the celebration of the Word at the altar on site, presided over by Cardinal Juan José Omella.
This ceremony is followed by a night prayer vigil, which precedes the Eucharistic procession at 07:00 on Monday, followed by the recitation of the rosary and an international mass beginning at 10:00 and ending with the traditional farewell procession.
Author: Lusa
Source: CM Jornal
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