The cyber attack, which initially came to light on Monday 25 November, is believed to have affected all clinical activity at multiple sites including Arrowe Park and Clatterbridge Hospitals.
In a statement published on Tuesday 26 November, a spokesperson for the Trust said: "A major incident was declared at the Trust ... for cyber security reasons and the incident remains ongoing."
Based on what is known of the nature of the incident, it appears to resemble a ransomware attack, forcing staff to resort to manual procedures.
Our priority remains ensuring patient safety. Some outpatient appointments scheduled today and tomorrow are cancelled. Where appointments have been cancelled, we have contacted patients directly.
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