The Rotunda Hospital says that from tomorrow partners will not be allowed attend for the routine 20-22 week scan.
It says it has taken the very difficult decision to change visiting policy, due to the surge in community acquired Covid 19 infections and the move to Level 5 restrictions.
Due to the surge in community acquired COVID-19 infections & the move to Level 5 restrictions, the EMT have taken the very difficult decision to change our visiting policy. From Tues 5th January, partners will no longer be able to attend for the routine 20-22 week anatomy scan. pic.twitter.com/EgH4j5H7p8
— The Rotunda Hospital (@RotundaHospital) January 4, 2021
It comes as pressure mounts on health services across the country due the rise in coronavirus case numbers.