All visiting to Tipperary University Hospital has been suspended for the next fortnight.
Management at the Clonmel hospital their outbreak management team is currently monitoring the situation daily.
However a number of exceptions are being made.
· 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.
Visiting may be further suspending during periods of Outbreak to minimise transmission of infection.