Raigmore Hospital ward to reopen after outbreak of Covid-19
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Ward 2C at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness is set to reopen three weeks after and outbreak of Covid-19.
The ward remains closed to visitors and new patients in a bid to halt the spread of coronavirus.
The move was taken on March 6 after three patients and two staff tested positive for the illness.
Two more patients and two more members of staff have tested positive since.
A spokesman for NHS Highland said: “Ward 2C currently remains closed due to a small number of Covid-19 cases earlier in the month. There have been no new cases for over a week now, and we aim to reopen the ward on March 30.
"Please note that national guidelines regarding visiting hospitals remain in place throughout NHS Highland, and the recent cluster of Covid cases on Ward 2C highlights the need for all of us to remain vigilant and continue to follow guidance as detailed on the Scottish Government website (click here)."
Dr Adam Brown, consultant microbiologist with NHS Highland, said: "While the number of new cases of Covid-19 we are seeing within Highland continues to move in the right direction, it is vital that we all do our part to reduce the spread of the virus.
"Social distancing, wearing appropriate face coverings and washing our hands are important tools in our fight against this pandemic. If you experience any symptoms that could be due to Covid-19 – particularly a new continuous cough, a fever, or a loss of or change in sense of taste or smell – you should self-isolate immediately and book a test."
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