Queen Elizabeth University Hospital ward closed to new patients following Covid-19 outbreak
A spokesperson for the health board says there are 'a number' of cases there.
Last updated 12th Oct 2020
A ward in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital has been struck by a Covid-19 outbreak.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have confirmed they have 'a number' of positive cases there, and have had to close the ward to new admissions to control the spread of the virus.
Contact tracing has been carried out in the ward and those affected are self-isolating.
A spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said: "We have a number of positive cases in a ward at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and staff are working extremely hard to ensure the appropriate measures have been implemented to minimise the spread of the virus.
"This includes the temporary closure of the ward to new admissions and other COVID-19 control measures. All those affected have been contact traced, screened and are self-isolating.
"All asymptomatic contact patients are being cared for separately from the confirmed cases.
"In the meantime our staff continue to follow strict infection prevention and control guidelines to ensure we’re able to continue treating our patients without putting them at additional risk due to COVID-19."
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