University Hospital Waterford is asking patients attending outpatient appointments to attend on their own where possible.
They've also confirmed that a number of elective surgeries have been cancelled, affected patients are being contacted directly by the hospital and will be rescheduled as soon as possible.
University Hospital Waterford confirmed their first case of Covid-19 last night, a male inpatient, he was moved from Medical 7 to an isolation room on Monday.
Visitor restrictions remain in place due to infection control concerns.
They say they regret any inconvenience caused to patients and relatives by these necessary measures, which are being taken in the interest of patient care.
All infection control measures are in place and every effort is being made to manage and contain the spread of infection.
43 cases now confirmed in Ireland
The National Public Health Emergency Team announced an additional 9 cases this evening bringing the total to 43.
The new cases are:
- 4 males, from the south of the country, associated with travel
- 1 female, from the south of the country, contact with a confirmed case
- 1 male, south of the country, contact with a confirmed case
- 3 males, from the east of the country, two associated with travel, one associated with contact of a confirmed case
The Department of Health issued a statement this evening saying:
"The HSE is now working rapidly to identify any contacts the patients may have had, to provide them with information and advice to prevent further spread.
"The World Health Organisation has declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a Pandemic.
"We are now moving to enhancing our containment measures."
Earlier today the first death associated with the coronavirus in Ireland has been recorded.
It is understood that the female patient died over the last 24 hours in a hospital in the east of the country.
The patient is understood to be elderly with an underlying illness.
