Tullamore hospital limiting visitors amid jump in viral illness

The Midland Regional Hospital in Tullamore is limiting visitor numbers amid a recent jump in viral illness.

The hospital has implemented a restriction of one visitor per patient during normal visiting hours, as the hospital continues to experience a high number of patients with respiratory viral illnesses, such as Influenza, RSV and COVID-19.

The hospital has said measures will be lifted as soon as possible when clinical circumstances allow. Visiting on compassionate grounds will continue to be accommodated by contacting ward staff in advance.

Louisea Burke, Acting General Manger, Midland Regional Hospital Tullamore said: “We have implemented visiting restrictions on all wards in the hospital to help keep our patients and staff safe from respiratory viral illnesses, which are widely circulating in the community.

"Visiting is limited to 1 person per patient during normal visiting times. We are asking people to only visit patients at the hospital if you are symptom free from flu or other respiratory illness. Please visit the HSE website for specific information and regular updates.

"Where possible we would ask people to consider all healthcare options at this time including the injury units located in Mullingar, Roscommon, Naas and Nenagh.”

For up-to-date guidelines on visiting patients, please visit: https://www2.hse.ie/services/disruptions/