University Hospital Galway is currently under extreme pressure from a COVID-19 outbreak and very high attendance at the Emergency Department.
The COVID-19 outbreak is affecting multiple wards in the hospital, with 28 confirmed cases spread across five wards.
Visiting restrictions have been imposed on all areas of the hospital currently affected by the virus outbreaks.
In addition, UHG has also reported high pressure on the emergency department, with 40 patients on trolleys as of this morning.
“The high number of people attending who need to be admitted for ongoing treatment means that there is pressure on bed availability,” a statement to Galway Daily said.
“Particularly coming into a busy bank holiday weekend we are urging the public not to visit the hospital if you are feeling unwell.”
“If you have symptoms like a sore throat, cough, temperature or shortness of breath please do not visit the hospital to help keep vulnerable patients safe.”
Chris Kane, Hospital Manager at UHG said, “We are preparing for a busy weekend across health services this weekend. In UHG, COVID-19 outbreaks and high ED attendances are putting additional pressure on our bed capacity”.
“For that reason we are asking our local community to be mindful of the safety of our patients and staff, please do not visit the hospital if you are feeling unwell.”
