A hospital is suspending visiting for adult inpatients as part of temporary new rules to limit the spread of the new Omicron coronavirus variant.

The visiting guidance at Princess Alexandra Hospital has been updated in response to the Government implementing Plan B amid the spread of the new strain.

“This is to ensure that we can provide high quality care whilst keeping our patients and our people safe,” the hospital said.

The new guidance includes:

  • Visiting being suspended for adult inpatients, except in exceptional circumstances.
  • Children can have one visitor who must follow all infection prevention and control guidance as advised by the nursing team

There are special arrangements for:

  • Visiting patients who are at the end-of-life
  • Carers where assistance is being provided for communication e.g. for patients with learning disabilities, dementia, mental health, emotional, religious or spiritual care needs 

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Moving to Plan B means face masks are compulsory in most public indoor venues, other than hospitality, and the NHS Covid Pass on the NHS App will become mandatory for entry into nightclubs and settings where large crowds gather.

Those who can are also being advised to work from home.