South London Healthcare NHS Trust has instigated a ban on non-essential visitors at Ward 2, Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich.
The action has been taken to combat the current out break of Norovirus, also known as “winter vomiting bug”.
The restriction on visitors will initially last for 72 hours, although the medical staff can make exceptions for visits to acutely unwell patients.
Two other hospitals under the control of the Trust – Queen Mary’s Sidcup and Princess Royal University Hospital Bromley – had already had to start putting in place restrictions yesterday.
“We are very grateful to staff, patients and the public for their cooperation, support and understanding during this outbreak. The measures we have taken reflect how seriously the trust takes patient safety and infection prevention,” comments Tracey Cooper, Director of Infection Prevention and Control.