Visiting restrictions have been implemented at Sligo University Hospital due to outbreaks of COVID-19 .
The hospital is currently dealing with COVID-19 outbreaks impacting a number of wards. Visiting to the affected wards will be facilitated on compassionate grounds, on an exceptional basis only.
Relatives of patients looking to arrange a visit on compassionate grounds, are advised to contact the ward manager in advance.
Access for visitors to all other wards is by appointment only, between 6pm and 8pm each day, and the visits must be pre-arranged by family members.
Anyone who is planning to visit the hospital is asked to delay their visit if they have any symptoms of COVID-19, have been in contact with anyone with COVID-19 or are awaiting the results of a COVID-19 test.
There are separate arrangements in place for access to the maternity department for nominated support partners.
The Emergency Department (ED) at Sligo University Hospital is also extremely busy today with a high number of people attending.
There is ongoing pressure on bed availability in the hospital; many patients are currently experiencing long waiting times to be admitted from the ED to an acute bed in the hospital.
