HOSPITAL wards throughout Cumbria are currently managing a number of Covid outbreaks.

Despite this, visitors are allowed to enter the involved wards but are asked to sanitise their hands both before and after their visit and to wear face masks.

Visitors exhibiting symptoms such as a cold, cough, high fever, flu, diarrhoea, and vomiting are implored not to attend the hospital.

As of July 2, full list of wards affected:

Cumberland Infirmary

  • Larch C
  • Beech C 
  • Maple A 
  • Willow A 
  • Willow C

West Cumberland Hospital, Whitehaven

  • Ward 1
  • Ward 4
  • Ward 5
  • Ward 7

 

A spokesperson for North Cumbria Integrated Care said: “As Covid continues to circulate in the community we regularly manage outbreaks on our wards. This is the same for any virus including flu, norovirus and RSV.

“When we have any outbreaks they are managed very closely by the ward team and our infection prevention team.

“We ask that visitors to the ward help us manage any outbreaks by following guidance to stop the spread of the infection and keep people safe. These simple measures include wearing a face mask and sanitising your hands regularly. Our ward staff follow enhanced cleaning processes throughout the outbreak and the ward is often closed for admissions.

“We share up to date information on our public website to make sure visitors are aware of any ongoing outbreaks on our wards.”