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Hull Hospital Asks Visitors to Mask Up
9 Jan
Summary
- Visitors are requested to wear masks in clinical areas.
- Hospital staff are already wearing masks.
- The request aims to protect vulnerable patients from illness.
Hull Royal Infirmary has implemented a new visitor policy, requesting that all individuals wear face masks when entering clinical areas. This measure is a direct response to a recent surge in patients admitted with common winter ailments.
Hospital staff are already adhering to mask-wearing protocols. The surge includes patients presenting with influenza, diarrhoea and vomiting, and norovirus. This increase over the past week has prompted the call for enhanced visitor precautions to curb further spread.
Dr. Debbie Wearmouth emphasized the importance of visitor cooperation in safeguarding patients who are already vulnerable due to illness or injury. She also advised individuals experiencing symptoms of illness, such as flu or respiratory issues, to refrain from visiting the hospital to prevent transmission.
