Visiting restrictions will remain in place at Sligo University Hospital for the foreseeable future due to an outbreak of Covid-19.
The hospital has confirmed that while the hospital continues to deal with the outbreak, the public is urged only to visit the hospital if absolutely necessary.
Visiting restrictions will continue on all impacted wards, in line with national policy.
It’s understood Covid has been detected in several wards and COVID-19 testing and contact tracing of both staff and patients is being carried out.
Sligo University Hospital is also requesting that where possible, approved visitors will have received a COVID-19 vaccination, in order to minimise the risk to patients.
Where a hospital visit is possible, one visitor will be allowed between 6pm to 8pm with any visits pre-arranged by family members / visitors by contacting the relevant ward or Unit in advance. Visitors are required to complete a screening checklist regarding COVID-19, prior to visiting the hospital.
People who have outpatient or other appointments at the hospital are advised that they should still attend their appointment unless contacted by a member of staff from the hospital and advised not to attend.
