Hospital visiting restrictions at Limerick, Nenagh and Ennis hospitals due to flu outbreak
The HSE has reported a rise in patients presenting at the hospitals within the region with flu and respiratory conditions
IN LIGHT of a high number of people presenting to hospitals in the Mid-West with flu or other respiratory conditions, visitor restrictions are now in place at five hospitals.
This is to lower the risk of spreading infection to more people.
Only one visitor per patient will be admitted and only during visiting hours.
This will impact patients in University Hospital Limerick (UHL), Nenagh, Ennis, Croom Orthopaedic Hospital and St John's Hospital.
Visiting hours of between 2pm and 4pm and between 6pm and 9pm will need to be strictly adhered to.
Visitors are also asked to wear face masks, which will be available at hospital reception areas.
The HSE are asking people who have any cold, flu, Covid symptoms or a viral illness, to avoid visiting a hospital.
A HSE spokesperson said: "We regret the impact of these restrictions on patients and their loved ones, but the decision is necessary to ensure the safe running of the hospitals."