No let-up in visiting restrictions at Mulllingar Hospital as health chiefs scramble to keep lid on Covid-19 outbreak

Visiting restrictions remain in place at Mullingar's Midland Regional Hospital owing to an outbreak of Covid-19. Health bosses have said there will be no immediate let up to visiting restrictions at Mullingar’s Midland Regional Hospital as attempts continue to keep a lid on a severe outbreak of Covid-19. “Regional Hospital Mullingar is experiencing a high number of patients with Covid-19, which appears to be circulating in the community,” said the spokesperson. “As a result, visiting restrictions remain in place in general medical and surgical areas of the hospital to reduce spread of the virus in the healthcare setting. For up to date guidelines on visiting patients, please visit: https://www2.hse.ie/services/disruptions/Members of the public, meanwhile, have been advised to visit http://www.hse.ie/injuryunits to find their nearest injury unit and their opening hours.