Visitor restrictions in place at Mayo University Hospital

VISITOR restrictions are in place at  Mayo University Hospital due to Covid-19 fears.

The action has been taken by the Saolta Group, which covers the west and northwest.

The group also consists of Letterkenny University Hospital, Roscommon University Hospital, Sligo University Hospital, Portiuncula University Hospital, Merlin Park University Hospital and University Hospital Galway.

The restrictions will continue into next week and will be kept under review.

The statement added that these restrictions are being put in place as an infection-control measure.

A HSE spokesperson stated: "We are asking the public not to visit the hospital other than end of life situations and other exceptional circumstances as agreed with the ward manager in advance of visiting."