Wexford General Hospital hit with Covid-19 outbreak

Sarah Slater

Wexford General Hospital has been hit for the second time in two months with an outbreak of Covid-19, which is impacting on some wards.

Services at the 280 bed-hospital are not affected and visiting is being permitted.

The situation will remain under review according to hospital management.

Hospital management is asking members of the public not to visit if they are experiencing respiratory and/or covid-19 symptoms.

The wearing of masks may be required in areas of the hospital. Visiting will be in accordance with hospital visiting hours other than in exceptional compassionate circumstances.

Visitors are being asked to avoid congregating in hospital corridors, waiting areas or the hospital entrance.

“The measures are temporary but necessary to safeguard the health of patients, staff and visitors,” added management.

At the end of June the hospital was also hit with an outbreak.