Visiting restrictions remain in place at University Hospital Galway (UHG) as a result of a Covid-19 outbreak on multiple wards.

A spokesperson for Saolta, the group which manages the hospital, told the Connacht Tribune that UHG was “treating 36 patients with Covid-19” as of Tuesday evening, an increase on the 31 patients with the virus when visiting restrictions were introduced on Friday last.

Two wards have been fully closed as a result of the outbreak, while there are a number of other wards “impacted by Covid outbreaks”.

“Visiting restrictions remain in place in areas of the hospital impacted by the outbreak. We are facilitating patient visiting in all other areas of their hospital in line with national guidance.

“However, visitors are being asked to be mindful of patient and staff safety,” said the spokesperson.

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