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University Hospital Galway has been under significant pressure this week with high attendances in the ED, the hospital treating multiple patients with flu, and managing a Norovirus outbreak.

Visiting restrictions have been put in place at University Hospital Galway today (Tuesday ) in response to increased pressure on several wards, including the hospital's Emergency Department.

While long COVID symptoms have been seen to have lasting impacts, a new Irish study by the Mater Private Network shows minimal long-term heart damage for patients

He had begun to experience chest pains but still only missed the cut by four shots, Colm Hughes’ open heart surgery would coincide with the final of the South of Ireland just three days later.

Spiddal woman, Sheila Concannon is the first patient in Ireland to be fitted with an early warning sensor used to monitor signs of heart failure in patients, following a procedure at University of Galway, the first hospital in Ireland to introduce the device.

Recently released polling data has found that more than one in every 20 adults in Ireland are actively living with self-reported symptoms of long Covid.

Long Covid, a persistent condition following Covid-19, affects approximately 190,000 individuals in Ireland. This condition can significantly diminish one's quality of life, hindering daily activities, work, and social interactions. It has a wide range of symptoms including fatigue, brain fog, shortness of breath, chest and joint pain, and various cognitive issues.

The HSE issued a covid alert for Mayo this week stating that there are currently 18 cases of patients in Mayo University Hospital with the virus - and warned that visitors to the facility pose a risk of infection to other patients there.

A Covid-19 outbreak coupled with high emergency department attendances is putting increased pressure on bed capacity at the west’s biggest hospital.