The UL Hospitals Group has warned that four cases of the winter vomiting bug have been confirmed at the region's main hospital.
The UL Hospitals Group has warned that four cases of the winter vomiting bug have been confirmed at the region's main hospital.
Strict visiting restrictions have been put in place at University Hospital Limerick, with only loved ones of critically unwell patients and parents of young children allowed to visit the facility.
The UL Hosptials Group says four cases of the winter vomiting bug have been confirmed at the region's main hospital today, while a further five patients are showing symptoms of the infection.
A number of staff are also on sick leave reporting gastrointestinal symptoms.
As part of efforts to contain the virus, a number of beds have been closed to admissions, which is expected to impact on capacity at the hospital over the coming days.
Already today, there has been a rise in the number of patients waiting for beds at the Dooradoyle facility, leading to it becoming the most overcrowded in the country once again.
Figures from the INMO show 41 people were waiting for beds this morning, 18 of those in the emergency department.
In a statement to Clare FM, the hospital says all infection control measures are in place and every effort is being made to manage and contain the spread of the virus.
People with symptoms including abdominal pain and nausea are advised to contact their GP by phone in the first instance and avoid presenting at the Emergency Department.
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