The restriction on visiting remains in place until April 14.

Visiting suspended at Tipp hospital

Tipperary University Hospital Management wishes to advise that all visiting to the hospital is suspended until Thursday, April 14. 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.

Visiting may be further suspending during periods of Outbreak to minimise transmission of infection.