University Hospital Galway is dealing with a high number of flu cases, and is asking anyone with symptoms not to visit the hospital.
A statement from UHG said that there has been a sharp increase in flu cases recently, both in the community and at the hospital.
As a result, for the safety of patients and others, anyone who has symptoms of the flu is being asked not to visit the hospital.
These symptoms include:
- Cough;
- sore throat;
- fever;
- runny or blocked nose;
- shortness of breath;
- fatigue;
- aches & pains;
- or gastrointestinal symptoms
If you must attend the hospital, minimise your risk of catching or spreading an infection by ensuring the following:
• If you have any symptoms you should not come to visit until all symptoms are fully resolved for at least 48 hours;
• Masks are available at reception, please wear a mask to assist in the protection of visitors, staff and patients.
• Practice good cough and sneeze etiquette by covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing;
• Please do not use patient toilets on the wards or en-suites;
• Clean your hands regularly with alcohol hand gel.
These 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.
