NHS Grampian tighten visiting rules as Covid cases spike
The Health Board have made some changes to the number of visitors allowed per patient in it's hospitals.
NHS Grampian have been forced to scale back visiting at it's hospitals due to the "rapidly rising number of Covid-19 cases"
The health board say from 12 Noon on Friday July 2nd patients will be permitted one, named, person to visit them.
This, where possible, should be the same person for all visits.
They say this move is crucial to keeping patients and staff protected.
A statement on their website says:
"We will continue to take a person-centred approach to visiting, especially where patients are vulnerable, have additional support needs, or are receiving End of Life care.
"Families are encouraged to have a conversation with the appropriate Senior Nurse or Midwife to understand what is possible in individual clinical areas/services before visiting. Virtual Visiting remains an option across NHS Grampian hospitals."