{"id":398239,"date":"2026-04-14T16:54:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/398239\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T16:54:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:54:13","slug":"sligo-university-hospital-dealing-with-norovirus-as-those-experiencing-symptoms-asked-to-stay-away","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/398239\/","title":{"rendered":"Sligo University Hospital dealing with Norovirus as those experiencing symptoms asked to stay away"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Sligo University Hospital.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/d4a39505-878a-4639-abbe-2519e19bdc62.jpg\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"100%\" data-testid=\"article-image\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_caption1 indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_secondary indo-66f0fec7_regular indo-1d70522a_marginbottom0 indo-1d70522a_marginleft0 indo-1d70522a_marginright0 indo-1d70522a_margintop3 indo-b48c4984_left\" style=\"color:var(--color-grey-60)\">Sligo University Hospital.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom0 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Sligo University is currently experiencing an outbreak of Norovirus, with the HSE asking anyone with symptoms to stay away.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">A number of wards are currently impacted by the outbreak, with visiting restrictions in place.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Visiting restrictions are in place on outbreak wards, with visiting restricted to compassionate grounds only and with prior arrangements with Ward manager, in advance.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Visitors are requested to cooperate with hospital staff and visitors are also advised that they must use the alcohol hand gels supplied as they enter and leave the hospital. Infection control procedures are in place on the wards.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">\u201cWe would ask that anyone with symptoms of diarrhoea and\/or vomiting not to visit the hospital to help keep vulnerable patients safe,\u201d the HSE said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">\u201cThese measures are vital to avoid spreading the virus to patients, visitors and staff and the hospital would like to thank the public for their co-operation at this time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">\u201cIf you are visiting the hospital, minimise your risk of catching an infection by ensuring the following:<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">\u201cIf you have any symptoms (diarrhoea\/vomiting), you should not come to visit until all symptoms are fully resolved for at least 48 hours;<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">\u201cClean your hands with soap and water after using toilet or visibly soiled hands;<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">\u201cPlease do not use patient toilets on the wards or en-suites; visitor toilets are available at ground floor level.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"indo-ebe0ecc6_root indo-ebe0ecc6_paragraph indo-300db776_none indo-91174671_primary indo-1d70522a_marginbottom5 indo-1d70522a_margintop0 indo-b48c4984_inherit\" style=\"color:var(--color-primary-80)\">Meanwhile, minor works are taking place in the Emergency Department at Sligo University Hospital this week and the public are asked to be mindful of space and patient care by keeping accompanying family members to a minimum where possible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Sligo University Hospital. 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