Full visiting restriction at Mayo University Hospital

DUE to an on-going outbreak of norovirus in Mayo University Hospital the hospital management are now asking for full restriction on visiting.

Arrangements will be made for family members of critically ill patients or those patients who require assistance or support of a family member; this should be arranged through the nurse on duty in the ward prior to arrival at the hospital.

Any patient presenting to the hospital with recent symptoms of diarrhoea and/ or vomiting or had contact with others who have these symptoms MUST notify staff on arrival into the hospital so that contingency measures can be immediately put in place.

The hospital management appreciates and thanks the community for their support for this patient safety measure.