Visits have been suspended at a Greater Manchester hospital due to the “challenges associated with the COVID-19 infection rate”.
Hospital bosses have temporarily put a stop to visits at Stepping Hill for a fortnight, from today (November 3). It means family members will only be able to visit patients in exceptional circumstances. READ MORE: The latest borough-by-borough Greater Manchester Covid infection rates as cases fall in nine areas Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis on compassionate grounds and must be arranged with the nurse in charge.
Health chiefs say the suspension is necessary to ensure the safety of patients, staff and the local community. The coronavirus infection rate is currently 439.5 cases per 100,000 people in