An outbreak of the flu at Ennis General Hospital has led to the introduction of visiting restrictions there.
An outbreak of the flu at Ennis General Hospital has led to the introduction of visiting restrictions there.
The UL Hospitals Group has issued the following statement:
Visiting restrictions are in place at Ennis Hospital following an outbreak of seasonal influenza.
As of 4pm on Friday, January 6th, there were two confirmed cases of seasonal influenza in the hospital with six further patients who are symptomatic and pending confirmation.
The Health Protection and Surveillance Centre has urged people in high-risk groups (see below) to get vaccinated against flu as the number of reported cases of influenza-like illness (ILI) in Ireland continues to increase.
UL Hospitals Group has asked that members of the public respect the current restrictions on visiting at Ennis Hospital. Visiting is restricted to one person per patient during visiting hours only (2pm to 4pm and 6pm to 9pm).
People with flu symptoms (see below), those feeling generally unwell and the under-16s are urged to stay away from the hospital at this time.
We regret any inconvenience caused by the restrictions, which are being implemented in the interests of patient care.
