Dublin hospital discourages visitors due to Winter Vomiting bug

St. Vincent's Hospital in Dublin is appealing to the public not to visit the hospital unless absolutely necessary, due to an ongoing outbreak of the Winter Vomiting bug.

Up to 59 cases have been identified at the hospital, of which 15 are still active.

The facility has been forced to close 19 beds and 29 staff have also been affected.

Management at St. Vincent's is appealing to the public not to attend the Emergency Department unless absolutely essential and not to bring children to the hospital.