Visitor restrictions remain in place

VISITOR restrictions remain in place at Mayo University Hospital to help curb the spread of the winter vomiting bug known as Norovirus.

Although no new cases were reported over the weekend, the hospital is asking for the continued cooperation of the general public in preventing the spread of this infection.

Visitors are encouraged not to visit the hospital unless it is essential and where it is essential, visitor numbers should be kept to a minimum.

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, if possible, as they may be particularly susceptible to the virus.

Members of the public with symptoms of viral gastroenteritis should as far as possible not present in the A&E Department but should contact their GP.

Admissions to the hospital are continuing as normal.