Visiting restrictions in place due to rise in norovirus cases at Wrexham Maelor Hospital

Today Angela Wood, Executive Director of Nursing & Midwifery at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, said: “Due to an increased number of Norovirus cases, we have made the difficult decision to close the majority of our wards at Wrexham Maelor Hospital to visitors with immediate effect.

“We thank everyone for your understanding at this time while we work to prevent the spread of this winter illness. Visiting will only be permitted on our Maternity and Paediatric Wards and Special Care Baby Unit.

“Visiting requests will only be considered under exceptional circumstances during this time, such as if a patient is receiving end of life care, has dementia or learning difficulties. Please contact the ward directly to make a request.

“If you have an appointment at the hospital, please do attend if you are feeling well. If you have experienced the symptoms of norovirus such as diarrhoea, vomiting, fever or symptoms of flu in the past 48 hours please contact us to rearrange your appointment.

“When visiting our hospitals please wash your hands as often as possible using soap and water and hand sanitiser.

“This situation is being monitored at regular intervals and a further update will be made when visitor restrictions are lifted.”