Visiting restrictions reintroduced at University Hospital Kerry amid spike in covid admissions 

UHK says it has been dealing with a 'significantly increased number' of covid-19 cases and emergency presentations

The hospital said visiting 'will not be permitted for patients who have tested positive for covid-19, except on compassionate grounds'. File picture Dan Linehan

Visiting restrictions have been reintroduced at University Hospital Kerry (UHK) following a "significantly increased number" of covid-19 cases and emergency presentations.

UHK management implemented the restrictions with immediate effect on Monday evening.