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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.

As the peak RSV season (typically December and January) approaches, parents and caregivers should become familiar with the symptoms of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). RSV is a common virus that causes coughs, colds, and may cause infection in the lower part of the respiratory system. These are known as lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs).

Sinusitis is a common condition that affects many people each year. It occurs when the sinuses, the air-filled spaces in the nose and head, become inflamed and swollen, often as a result of an infection following a cold or flu.

Sinusitis is a common condition that affects many people each year. It occurs when the sinuses—the air-filled spaces in the nose and head—become inflamed and swollen, often as a result of an infection following a cold or flu. Allergies, such as pollen in the summer, can make symptoms worse. While most cases of sinusitis clear up on their own within two to three weeks, it becomes chronic sinusitis (chronic rhinosinusitis) when the symptoms persist for 12 weeks or longer after repeated episodes of acute sinusitis. This condition can affect both adults and children and can significantly impact your quality of life.

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.

Following a review of visiting times at Portiuncula University Hospital, visitors will be able to access the hospitals from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm, Hospital Managaer, James Keane, has confirmed.

A total of 12 confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been recorded in Galway to date, according to statistics released by the HSE yesterday evening. The news came as the executive rolled out plans to substantially increase the number of tests and testing centres available nationally.