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Hospital Visitors Welcomed Back in Dumfries & Galloway
23 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Visiting restrictions have been lifted in Dumfries and Galloway.
- Essential-only visiting was previously in place due to illness.
- Masks are still advised in clinical areas, and visits are discouraged when ill.
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has announced the lifting of visiting restrictions across its facilities. These measures were initially implemented to curb the spread of increased flu and norovirus cases within the region.
Previously, only essential visits were permitted, limited to patients at the end of their lives, newborns, and individuals with mental health concerns. The health board confirmed the restrictions have now been eased.
While welcoming visitors back, the health board continues to monitor the situation closely. They advise individuals to wear masks in clinical areas whenever possible and to refrain from visiting if they exhibit any symptoms of flu or norovirus.
