People suffering with the winter vomiting bug, or symptoms of the infection, are being urged not to attend the region's hospitals and healthcare facilities.
People suffering with the winter vomiting bug, or symptoms of the infection, are being urged not to attend the region's hospitals and healthcare facilities.
There has been increased levels of the virus in recent weeks, with an outbreak at University Hospital Limerick, however that has since been eradicated.
The HSE's warning that Norovirus can lead to ward closures at hospitals, postponed operations or very serious illness for patients in hospital, who are already weakened by other medical conditions.
Specialist in Public Health Medicine at the Department of Public Health, Dr Rose Fitzgerald is advising people with the virus to stay at home.
