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11 Dec 2025

ALERT: People in Carlow urged not to visit St Luke’s General Hospital amid flu outbreak

If you have flu like symptoms, the HSE has urged people in the Carlow/Kilkenny region to not visit the hospital

ALERT: People in Carlow urged not to visit St Luke’s General Hospital amid flu outbreak

St Luke's General Hospital

Reporter:

Rachel Kavanagh

11 Dec 2025 9:00 AM

Due to the increase in flu cases in the community and at St Luke’s General Hospital, people in the Carlow/Kilkenny region with flu symptoms are being urged not to visit the hospital.
 
In a press statement, HSE Dublin and South East have asked people to please not visit the hospital if you have any respiratory symptoms such as:
  • cough
  • sore throat
  • fever
  • runny or blocked nose
  • shortness of breath
  • fatigue
  • aches and pains
  • or gastrointestinal symptoms
If you must attend the hospital, minimise your risk of catching or spreading an infection by ensuring the following:
·             If you have any symptoms, you should not come to visit until all symptoms are fully resolved for at least 48 hours.
·             Masks are available at reception, please wear a mask to assist in the protection of visitors, staff and patients.
·             Practice good cough and sneeze etiquette by covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
·             Please do not use patient toilets on the wards or en-suites.
·             Clean your hands regularly with alcohol hand gel.
 
People are also being advised to check the HSE website for useful advice on common illnesses such as colds, coughs, flu, earache and sore throats and keeping well.  
Further information can be found at www.hse.ie/flu.
 
Keeping up to date with your vaccines is the most important thing you can do to avoid serious illness from flu.
The HSE is urging every eligible person to get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19 as soon as possible, both the public and healthcare staff. The vaccines can stop infection, severe illness and prevent transmission to vulnerable people.
Find your nearest clinic here: https://www2.hse.ie/services/find-a-vaccine/
 

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