Face-coverings and hospital infection control rules stay in force

Face-coverings will continue to be required at Southport and Ormskirk hospitals .

This is in line with Public Health England’s infection prevention control guidelines which remain in place for all staff and visitors.

Hospital visiting will also remain restricted except in limited circumstances.

Bridget Lees, Director of Nursing, Midwifery and Therapies, said: “Hospitals are different from other places. If more people come into our hospital and don’t wear face-coverings, it is more likely that people will bring infection in and risk the health of vulnerable patients.

“We know how difficult it is for families with loved ones in hospital but minimising visiting is the best way to keep everyone as safe from infection as possible.

“Both patients and visitors must follow our infection control guidance, including wearing a face-covering. These are provided free by us at all hospital entrances. Please also remember ‘hands, face and space’.”

Anyone visiting the Trust not wearing a face-covering, and without a documented medical exemption, may be asked to leave.

Bridget added: “Finally, I want to thank the public for their amazing support but we still need your help to keep our patients safe.”