VISITING at a number of care homes in Donegal will be restricted over the coming days, the HSE has said.

The HSE Public health department have decided that the restrictions will apply to some community nursing units in the North East and Inishowen areas of Donegal.

It includes those with high rates of Covid-19 infection and which have lower than normal vaccine uptake rates. They have been asked to restrict visiting for the present due to the possible risk of Covid entering the premises.

“Visiting can occur in exceptional circumstances with strict adherence to public health and infection control guidelines.

“If any family member/guardian has any queries regarding visiting restrictions they should contact the facility directly.,This decision will be kept under constant review.

“The HSE continue to implement strict infection control policies and guidelines re Covid management to ensure that we protect the safety of residents and staff in all our facilities, the statement read.

The HSE did not specify which nursing homes are affected.