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Temporary Visitor Restrictions at Withybush and Bronglais Hospitals (Updated 11.03.16) Please be aware that temporary visiting restrictions are in place at two of our hospitals following separate outbreaks of Norovirus and Flu A. Specialists in infection prevention are asking people not to visit patients on Ward 8 at Withybush General Hospital, following an outbreak of Flu A. At Bronglais Hospital, access for visitors is also temporarily restricted on Ystwyth Ward due to Norovirus. We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates. For further advice on preventing the spread of infection please visit: http://www.wales.nhs.uk/sitesplus/862/page/75416 See earlier blog post re Bronglais Hospital.

Visitors to Bronglais General Hospital are being asked to comply with specific hygiene requirements when visiting some wards, following a small number of isolated cases of Norovirus. Ystwyth, Rhiannon and Iorwerth wards currently have some temporary visitor restrictions in place to help prevent the spread of Norovirus, which has been confirmed in a small number of patients. The situation is being monitored at regular intervals and a further update will become available when visitor restrictions are lifted. Matthew Willis, General Manager at Bronglais, said: “I’d like to reassure visitors that a small number of Norovirus cases have been diagnosed and appropriate infection control measures are in place to reduce the risk of infection. "Unfortunately, at this time of the year, winter illnesses such as Norovirus and Flu do become more commonplace and it’s important for anyone experiencing these symptoms to follow simple hygiene advice. This includes washing and drying your hands thor...

Infection prevention specialists are reminding people not to visit patients in hospitals and care homes if they have been feeling unwell. Members of the public are advised to be cautious when choosing to visit a loved one or friend if they have recently been ill or had any symptoms of seasonal illnesses such as flu or norovirus (winter vomiting bug). Sharon Daniel, Assistant Director of Nursing (Infection Prevention & Control) for Hywel Dda University Health Board said: "Illnesses such as diarrhoea and vomiting and flu can pass from one person to another very easily. "Viruses can be extremely serious for sick and vulnerable patients and we are asking for your support to protect patients and healthcare workers. "If you feel unwell or have diarrhoea and vomiting symptoms, we ask that you wait at least 48 hours after becoming symptom-free before visiting any hospital or care facility. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, it is advisable for adults to avoid contact...