Visitor ban in Navan Hospital amid surge in Covid cases

Visiting restrictions are being reintroduced with immediate effect in Our Lady’s Hospital, Navan due to a surge of covid cases in the community.

Officials confirmed this evening that due to the high levels of Covid-19 and the continued increase of patients attending Our Lady’s Hospital Navan with Covid-19, Hospital Management – on the advice from the infection control team within the hospital – will be introducing a pause on visiting to the entire Hospital.

A spokesperson added:

"Visiting on compassionate grounds can still be arranged by contacting the Clinical Nurse Manager/Nurse in Charge of the affected wards.

"This decision will be reviewed daily and relaxed as soon as possible.

"Hospital management would like to thank the public for their understanding and cooperation at this time."