HOSPITAL bosses have issued a plea for the co-operation of the public to prevent spread of vomiting and diarrhoea.
Sligo University Hospital staff say they are trying to manage the current outbreak of Norovirus (Winter Vomiting Bug) at the hospital.
The situation at the hospital has improved in the last week, however, the virus still remains in a number of wards.
The continued co-operation of the public is therefore required to assist in the efforts to prevent its further spread.
· The following visiting restrictions apply:
· No visiting is allowed except in exceptional circumstances, such as End of Life care, as agreed with the Ward Manager in advance of visiting.
No children are allowed visit at this time, as they may be particularly susceptible to the illness.
A spokeswoman said: “We would encourage the public to contact their GP or GP Out-of-Hours service in the first instance and not to attend the Emergency Department unless absolutely necessary.
“Patients with pre-planned hospital appointments such as outpatients who have not had any symptoms of vomiting or diarrhoea should attend their appointment as normal, unless otherwise advised by the hospital.’
The above visiting restrictions will continue for the next week.
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