Galway Bay fm newsroom - Four wards at UHG are currently impacted by different COVID outbreaks.
UHG says it's dealing with a significant increase in COVID positive patients, with three wards dedicated to those infected.
51 patients with COVID-19 are being treated at the hospital, with three of those in ICU.
UHG also states the high community transmission rate in the region is having an impact on staffing levels.