Change to visitor rules for Sligo University Hospital

From Monday 21 February, visitors to Sligo University Hospital will no longer be required to produce their EU Digital COVID Certificate or HSE COVID-19 Vaccination Record or other proof of immunity at the entrance of Sligo University Hospital.

Access for visitors to the hospital is by appointment only, between 6pm and 8pm each day, and the visits must be pre-arranged by family members / visitors who should contact the relevant ward in advance.

Grainne McCann, Hospital manager said, “In relation to visiting we must strike a balance between the need to manage the risk of introducing COVID-19 by people accessing the hospital while ensuring that patients who need the support of a partner, a member of their family or a friend have access to visitors.

“Unfortunately COVID-19 has not gone away. We are still treating patients with COVID-19 in the hospital and we are also dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19. We are facilitating visiting by appointment to all areas, apart from the ward affected by the outbreak where visiting will be on compassionate grounds only at this time. We also request that all visitors wear a surgical mask while in the hospital and to use the hand gel regularly during their visit to the hospital.

“Anyone who is planning to visit the hospital is asked to delay their visit if they have any symptoms of COVID-19, have been in contact with anyone with COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test. There are separate arrangements in place for access to the maternity department for nominated support partners. We are very grateful to all patients, their families and the wider community for their ongoing support.”