Cork University Hospital (CUH) is strictly enforcing visitor restrictions as an “unprecedented surge” in norovirus cases impacts several wards, and several strains of the virus are circulating at the hospital.
According to the HSE South West branch, the highest level of visitor restrictions have now been implemented at the facility. A spokesperson said the hospital is experiencing an “unprecedented surge” in norovirus cases, otherwise known as the winter vomiting bug.
Symptoms include the sudden onset of severe vomiting and diarrhoea, and the virus can spread between people extremely easily.
CUH chief executive Jennifer Kearney said “unapproved visiting” to the hospital is no longer permitted.
“Outbreaks are currently affecting multiple wards, and several strains of the virus are circulating.”
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