A visiting ban remains in place at six hospitals in the Midwest, as part of efforts to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Restrictions were introduced at University Hospital Limerick, Ennis General, the maternity hospital, St John’s, Nenagh and Croom in March and remain in place to protect staff and patients during the ongoing public health emergency.
The UL Hospitals Group says planning is underway to recommence visiting safely but is pending a decision from the National Public Health Emergency Team.
Virtual visits are currently being facilitated, while a drop-off and collection service for patients belongings is in operation.
The only exemptions to the ban are parents visiting children in hospital, birthing partners of women in the delivery ward, people assisting confused patients such as those with dementia or people visiting the critically unwell or at end of life.
