– Coronavirus cases (COVID-19) growing daily –
With the confirmed number of Coronavirus cases (COVID-19) growing daily in Ireland, with new cases being recently confirmed in Cork, strict visitor restrictions have been issued by Cork University Hospital (CUH) due to ‘Infection Control issues’.
A statement from the hospital reads: ‘This is in the interest of patient care and in order to prevent the spread of infections within the hospital. Anyone with any queries about visiting times or visiting a particular ward should ring the hospital on Tel: 021-4922000.
‘We regret any inconvenience caused to patients and relatives by these necessary measures, which are being taken in the interests of patient care.
‘All infection control measures are in place and every effort is being made to manage and contain the spread of infection.
‘Management at the South/South West Hospital Group have requested that where appropriate the public contact their GP/Southdoc in the first instance and explore all other options available to them prior to presenting to Emergency Departments in the city if their needs are not urgent.’
Appointment cancellations
The hospital have notified that ‘’All Outpatient appointments have been cancelled in Cork University Hospital (Friday, 6th March) due to Infection Control issues.
All patients will be rescheduled as soon as possible. Cork University Hospital apologises for any inconvenience this may cause to patients.’
Cork University Maternity Hospital
Cork University Maternity Hospital is advising that ‘visitor restrictions are in place at the maternity hospital and that gynaecology outpatients are cancelled for Friday, 6th March.’
Further updates will be advised in due course from the hospitals.
