Mayo University Hospital manager apologises for high number of trolleys in recent days Published: Wednesday, 10 March 2021 07:17
Mayo University Hospital has responded to queries in relation to the number of patients on trolleys yesterday.
There were 22 patients on trolleys at the Castlebar hospital yesterday, and 17 on Monday.
In a statement issued to Midwest News last night, management says the hospital has been extremely busy since the end of last week, with a high number of attendances in the Emergency Department each day.
With the maintenance of separate Covid pathways, there are a number of beds out of normal access - currently about 20.
NPHET to consider changes to nursing home visiting restrictions Published: Wednesday, 10 March 2021 11:21
Nursing homes are calling for clear guidance from the National Public Health Emergency Team in terms of re-allowing in-person visits in the coming weeks.
NPHET will consider changes to nursing home visits at its meeting tomorrow, given that the majority of residents and staff have now been fully vaccinated against Covid-19.
Visits to nursing homes are severely restricted under the Level 5 lockdown.
However, it s hoped that some visiting might resume in the coming weeks, under certain conditions.
Tadhg Daly of Nursing Homes Ireland is suggesting that visits would have to be pre-booked, with nominated visitors from each family, and with rapid antigen testing for visitors.
Gardai looking for help in locating man missing from his home in Mayo Published: Wednesday, 10 March 2021 20:32
Gardaí are seeking the public s help in tracing the whereabouts of Alin Hiemesch, aged 31 years, who is missing from his home in Ballina, Co.Mayo. Alin was last seen on Tuesday 2nd March 2021 in the Ballina area. Alin is 5’ 9” in height with brown eyes and black hair. When last seen, he was wearing black trousers, a grey hooded jacket, and a woolly hat with a distinctive red bobble on top. Gardaí are concerned for Alin’s welfare. Anyone with information on Alin’s whereabouts is asked to contact Ballina Garda Station on 096 20560 or the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111.