Visitor restrictions are set to remain in place at Tipperary University Hospital in Clonmel until further notice in an effort to reduce the spread of Norovirus.
HSE Dublin and South East said visitors will only be permitted at the hospital in exceptional circumstances.
Such exceptions will be made by the clinical nurse manger on the ward for those visiting end-of-life patients and critically ill patients.
Management and staff at the hospital have apologised for any inconvenience this may cause to patients and visitors over the Easter weekend.
They have said that the restrictions are vital to avoid the spread of Norovirus among patients, visitors and staff.
Norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, is one of the most common stomach bugs in Ireland.
It causes vomiting and diarrhoea and spreads easily in settings such as hospitals, nursing homes and schools.
Meanwhile, HSE Dublin and South East has appealed to people to consider all of the options available to them if they need care this Easter bank holiday weekend.
Regional Clinical Lead Dr Vida Hamilton said these care options include attending the GP, pharmacy, local injury unit, or GP out-of-hours services.
"Our emergency departments tend be busy over the Easter bank holiday weekend, and we have plans in place across our hospital and community services to support with attendance," she said.
"However, it's important that people continue to consider all care options available to them, including injury units, GP out-of-hours and their community pharmacists.
"Importantly, we hope everyone has a healthy and safe Easter weekend but please be assured HSE hospitals and staff are here to help you in an emergency if needed.
"All patients presenting to an emergency department will be seen and treated, with the sickest patients being prioritised," Dr Hamilton added.
