Visiting restrictions have now been lifted at Mayo University Hospital.

Hospital management say normal visiting has resumed in all parts of the hospital, except for one ward.

The restrictions were put in place yesterday due to some patients displaying symptoms of Norovirus, the winter vomiting bug.

While the restrictions have been lifted, hospital management are asking visitors to adhere to the set visiting times of 2-4pm and 6.30-8pm and to use the hand gels supplied as they enter and leave the hospital.

Any visitors with recent symptoms of the vomiting bug are asked not to visit patients in the hospital.