Visiting restrictions have been put in place at Sligo University Hospital.
It’s due to a number of outbreaks of influenza on site.
In a statement, management at the hospital are advising that there are visiting restrictions are in place on a number of wards.
Due to increased infection control measures required at this time, the hospital will be restricting visiting to the affected wards.
Visiting to the affected wards is limited to compassionate grounds only and these visits should be arranged in advance with the nurse manager on the ward.
Hospital visiting times will continue between 6.30pm and 8.30pm.
However, the public are asked to adhere to the strict limit of two visitors per patient permitted to visit.
Visitors are requested to comply with the visiting restrictions and cooperate with hospital staff who are ensuring the restrictions are adhered to.
Given the severe impact of these outbreaks, the hospital is appealing to the public not to visit the hospital if they are unwell or have symptoms.
Visitors are also advised that they must use the alcohol hand gels supplied as they enter and leave the hospital and there will be a requirement for all visitors to wear face masks.
Sligo University Hospital have apologised for any inconvenience caused and have thanked the public for their understanding and patience at this time.
