Visiting Restricted At St Luke’s Hospital

Visiting is being limited at Market Harborough’s St Luke’s Hospital to reduce the spread of Covid-19.

Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust says they can only go ahead in exceptional circumstances, including visits to patients being cared for at end-of-life and which would alleviate significant mental or physical distress.

The restrictions have come into force at all community hospital sites in the county.

St Luke’s Hospital

Dr Anne Scott, executive director of nursing, said: “We apologise for the distress and inconvenience this will cause.

“However, this is a vital infection prevention and control measure to limit the further spread of Covid-19 among vulnerable groups of hospital inpatients.

“All supported visitors will need to book a visiting slot with the ward and answer a series of screening questions.

“They must also ensure they carry out a lateral flow test on the day of visiting and will be required to wear a surgical facemask.

“To keep patients and staff safe, you must not visit if you test positive for coronavirus or have any symptoms.”