Hospital visiting restrictions to be eased this month

Obstetrician Prof Keelin O’Donoghue tweeted that hospitals are unique places, that partners are not visitors and shouldn't put pregnant partners at increased risk. Picture: Gerard McCarthy

Visiting restrictions for hospitals will ease from later this month and will be reviewed regularly as the Covid-19 situation improves.

The Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) has, however, advised against routine testing of asymptomatic visitors or asking about vaccination status.