Covid 19: Protest over continued restrictions in maternity care

Linda Kelly from Glanmire had a baby girl Amy-Kate in July in CUMH and her partner couldn't attend any scans. He was only there for two hours during and after the birth. Picture Dan Linehan

A petition which has received more than 50,000 signatures is to be hand-delivered to Cork University Maternity Hospital (CUMH) on Thursday, in protest against the continued visiting restrictions in maternity services. 

Restrictions vary between hospital groups, with some hospitals allowing partners to attend scans and appointments before the birth, as well as time-staggered visits being permitted after the birth.