Important Update: The wearing of masks is now required in all acute and community hospital settings
As a result of a significant rise in the flu virus circulating in Royal Glamorgan Hospital and increasingly on our other sites, we are introducing compulsory mask wearing for all staff and visitors within acute and community hospital settings, unless they are exempt.
This is effective from Monday 24th November and will remain in place for one week – after which the position will be reviewed based on the infection levels in our hospitals.
Masks will be provided at building entrances.
This requirement is vital to protect our patients, staff and visitors and applies to all areas of our hospital including:
- Front door areas (including emergency departments and maternity units)
- Outpatient areas
- Community Hospitals
We would also like to remind the public, patients and those visiting loved ones in hospital of the importance of preventing the spread of illness.
You can help us by following the steps below:
Get vaccinated
If you’re eligible for vaccinations against flu or COVID don’t miss out. Getting vaccinated is the single most effective thing you can do to prevent yourself becoming ill and suffering the worst effects of these viruses.
Maintain good hand hygiene
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use hand sanitiser. This may seem like a small thing, but it makes a big difference.
Visit responsibly
You can help us to contain the spread of the virus by only visiting our hospital sites if absolutely necessary.
Respiratory illnesses and viruses can be dangerous for vulnerable patients in hospitals.
If you are immunosuppressed, think you have a virus or have recently spent time with someone who has a virus, avoid visiting our hospitals.
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