The team at Mayo University Hospital would like to remind the public that visiting is still not permitted at the hospital other than in exceptional circumstances.
Commenting a hospital spokesperson said: "We are again asking the public not to visit patients in Mayo University Hospital other than end of life situations and other exceptional circumstances as agreed with the ward manager in advance of visiting.
"To arrange a visit, families should telephone the hospital and request to speak to the relevant ward manager who will decide if a visit can be facilitated without compromising the welfare of the patients on the ward. Children in particular should not visit patients in hospital.
"To stay in touch, family and friends of patients may email letters, photos or videos to [email protected] and these will be printed and delivered to the patient’s bedside; videos are loaded onto a tablet which is brought to the patient’s bedside.
"We appreciate how difficult it is for our patients and their families not to be able to visit, but it is a very important infection control measure which helps us protect our patients and our staff."
All of the hospitals in the Saolta Group have similar arrangements in place. A spokesperson for the Saolta Group stated: "We recognise that the visiting restrictions may be challenging for patients and their families, however, our priority must be to protect the patients in our hospitals who are vulnerable to infection.
"We also remind our patients and their families that those who are attending appointments should attend on their own other than in circumstances where patients need the support or assistance of a family member or a carer. We would like to thank members of the public for their co-operation."
