Visitor restrictions at Tipperary University Hospital due to Norovirus outbreak (Thursday, 26 March 2026)

Tipperary University Hospital is now implementing visitor restrictions until further notice to reduce the spread of Norovirus.

Visiting will only be permitted in exceptional circumstances by arrangement with the Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse in Charge. Exceptions will be made by the Clinical Nurse Manger on the ward for End of Life patients and critically ill patients.

Hospital management and staff would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused to patients and visitors. These measures are vital to avoid spreading Norovirus amongst 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/