Visiting restrictions at York and Scarborough Hospitals to stop spread of norovirus

York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have confirmed visitor restrictions are in place at hospitals across the region, in an attempt to stop the spread of norovirus.

The trust confirmed in a post on social media, in which it said the restrictions will be in place until further notice.

It said the following wards are closed to visitors:

• All wards at York Hospital
• Coronary Care at Scarborough Hospital

But there are some exceptions. Those are:

• Patients who are receiving end of life care
• Paediatric patients
• Maternity care
• The family carers of those with dementia

In a statement, the trust said: "We understand these restrictions can be difficult when a loved one is unwell. The restrictions will be reviewed daily and lifted as soon as it is safe.

"Thank you for your understanding as we try to reduce the spread of norovirus in our hospitals."

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