Normal visiting hours resume at Mayo University Hospital

VISITING restrictions due to the 'Winter Vomiting Virus’ at Mayo University Hospital have been lifted.

However, there are signs that the 'Winter Vomiting Virus' is still active in the community and hospital management is asking visitors to help keep this virus out of the hospital.

“We request that people do not visit patients at any time if they have diarrhoea or vomiting or if anyone in their household has had diarrhoea or vomiting in the last two days.

“The hospital would like to thank the public for their cooperation.”

Ongoing advice for visitors:

• Visiting Hours are strictly from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m;

• People who are unwell or have vomiting or diarrhoea, or have had vomiting or diarrhoea in the last two days, should not visit the hospital;

• Children should not be brought to the hospital to visit unless absolutely necessary;

• Visitors should refrain from moving from one section of the hospital to another;

• Visitors should wash their hands thoroughly and use the hand cleaning gels before entering or leaving the inpatient area, or after a visit to the toilet; and

• People who have symptoms such as ‘upset tummy’ should not attend the hospital but contact their GP in the first instance if they have serious concerns.