North East and Teesside resident doctors refuse to rule out further strikes
It is due to an ongoing dispute over working conditions and pay
Health bosses in the North East and Teesside are hoping there will not be further strike action, but say they are ready if there is.
Resident doctors have refused to rule out further strike action as their current walkout comes to a close.
Hospital leaders have called on the British Medical Association (BMA) and the Government to end the strikes after five days of disruption across the NHS in England.
The latest strike began on Friday amid an ongoing row over pay and working conditions.
Dr Hamish McLure, Regional Medical Director for NHS England in the North East and Yorkshire, said: "A huge thank you to NHS staff who are once again going above and beyond to keep services running safely during this latest period of industrial action.
"We know this continues to be a challenging time, but your efforts to maintain urgent and emergency care, while also keeping as many routine appointments as possible going ahead, are truly making a difference to our patients.
“We’re encouraging patients to continue coming forward for care so please attend your appointments unless you’ve been contacted to reschedule.
"Use NHS 111 online for urgent health concerns and call 999 or visit A&E in emergencies. The NHS remains open.”
The Government says resident doctors have received the largest pay rise of any public sector employees over the past three years.