Women recall traumatic solo scans as pressure mounts to end maternity restrictions

As the Covid-19 case numbers decline in Cork, it is hard to understand why the restrictions are not eased further. Jessica MacKinnon from Cobh with her baby boy, August, at a distanced protest against maternity restrictions outside CUMH. Photo: Dan Linehan

Pressure is mounting on maternity hospitals to end visiting restrictions, with protests staged outside a number of facilities and the health minister urging hospitals to lift bans.

In recent days, senior HSE staff have backed lifting restrictions but said the decision rests with individual facilities.