Restrictions to remain in force at Cornwall hospitals despite PM's Covid plan
Bosses say they are working to keep vulnerable patients and staff safe
Last updated 22nd Feb 2022
Despite the Prime Minister's 'living with Covid' plan, hospitals across Cornwall are keeping coronavirus restrictions in force for now.
On Monday, Boris Johnson announced the scrapping of the mandatory self-isolation rule, as well as scaling back free testing.
However health bosses in the Duchy say negative lateral flow tests from visitors will stay, as well as visiting restrictions and wearing face masks.
Both the Royal Cornwall (RCHT) and Cornwall Partnership trusts say they want to minimise the risk to vulnerable patients and staff.
What restrictions remain in Cornwall's hospitals?
• Face masks and face coverings will continue to be required in our hospitals, clinics, GP practices and office buildings
• The appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn in clinical areas
• Patients will still need to follow any pre-admission Covid testing guidance they have been given
• For any approved visitors and chaperones (who must be arranged in advance) proof of a negative lateral flow test, taken on the day
• No immediate change to current visiting restrictions at our hospitals
Bosses say they will release further updates as soon as new guidance is received.
The RCHT said: "Our visiting restrictions continue to be reviewed on a regular basis, but we are caring for vulnerable people and must take into account the rise we are again seeing in the number of Covid inpatients, and the continued pressures across all of our health and care services in Cornwall".
Information about the current restrictions is available on the RCHT and Cornwall Partnership Foundation NHS Trust websites.