It follows other hospitals in the country which have implemented strict visiting hours.
The Midlands Regional Hospital Tullamore has revised their visiting arrangements to appointment only, on 'critical and compassionate ground only.'
It follows other hospitals in the country which have implemented strict visiting hours amid a spike in Covid cases among patients and staff.
Professor of Health Systems at DCU, Anthony Staines, says the test positivity rate's about 35%.
He says this wave could be more drastic than expected:
Midlands Regional Hospital Portlaoise have not made any changes to their visiting arrangements.
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