Letterkenny University Hospital has issued new measures for visitors.
People will be asked to produce their EU Digital COVID Certificate or HSE COVID-19 Vaccination Record or other proof of immunity at the entrance.
Visitors may be asked to show some photo ID to prove that the proof of immunity is theirs.
There are separate arrangements in place for access to the maternity department for nominated support partners and for parents accessing the neonatal and paediatric departments.
There are exemptions from the requirement for the EU Digital COVID Certificate or HSE COVID-19 Vaccination Record or other proof of immunity, on compassionate grounds.
Anyone coming to the hospital must complete a COVID-19 screening checklist and follow the public health guidance, including wearing a face mask and performing good hand hygiene regularly.
In a statement Hospital manager Sean Murphy says they are trying to balance this need for people to visit with the need to reduce the footfall in the hospital due to the current high number of covid cases in the community.
Access to visitors is limited to one person per patient each day, by appointment.
Visits must be pre-arranged by family members or visitors, who should contact the relevant ward or unit before 3pm.
Children may not visit the hospital unless agreed in advance, on compassionate grounds, with the ward / unit manager.
