All visiting to Tipperary University Hospital has been suspended for 7 days from today.
The hospital outbreak management team is currently monitoring the situation daily.
The following exceptions will be facilitated:
End Of Life Non COVID-19 Patient – Two nominated relatives utilising correct hand hygiene and wearing of a facemask.
End Of Life COVID-19 Patient – Two nominated relatives utilising correct PPE/hand hygiene/IPC advice etc.
Critically ill patient – Two nominated relatives only utilising correct hand hygiene and wearing of a facemask.
One parent will be allowed visit children in the Paediatric Unit at any one time.
Maternity Department and Special Care Baby Unit – no changes to current visiting arrangement in the maternity services.