Visitor restrictions at St Luke’s General Hospital Carlow Kilkenny due to Norovirus outbreak (Friday, 20 February 2025)

St Luke’s General Hospital, Carlow Kilkenny is now implementing visitor restrictions to reduce the spread of Norovirus. Currently, St Luke’s General Hospital, Carlow Kilkenny has visitor restrictions to reduce the spread of Norovirus. Visiting will be on compassionate grounds, which will be assessed by the Ward Manager. Designated visitors will be required to wear a mask while in wards.

In the Paediatric (Children’s) Unit, only one parent or guardian can visit unless approved in advance by contacting the Ward Manager. Additionally, only one parent or guardian should attend the Paediatric Assessment Unit with a child.

In the Maternity Unit, visiting is restricted to the patient’s partners or support persons and they are requested to wear a mask whilst in the hospital. This will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and any further changes will be advised.

These measures are vital to avoid spreading Norovirus among the patients, visitors and staff and the hospital would like to thank the public for their co-operation and understanding at this time.

Noroviruses are very contagious and can spread easily from person to person and is one of the most common causes of gastroenteritis (stomach bugs). You can find further information about Norovirus on https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/norovirus/