Mayo General Hospital is requesting that visitors do not to attend at the hospital due to the presence of suspected norovirus (winter vomiting bug ) in three wards in the hospital.
Currently there is an increased incidence of vomiting and diarrhoea illness in the community and hospital settings. The hospital is currently receiving more patients presenting with these symptoms and this has led to increased pressures on beds.
Visitors are asked not to visit the hospital unless it is absolutely essential and, where it is essential, visitor numbers should be kept to a minimum and be confined to visiting times only, 2pm to 4pm or 6.30pm to 8.30pm; visitors who themselves may be unwell or have vomiting or diarrhoea should not visit the hospital; very young children or those with some other serious illness should avoid visiting the hospital, as they may be particularly susceptible to the virus; visitors are asked to wash their hands thoroughly before entering or leaving the inpatient area, or after a visit to the toilet.
