Covid outbreak hits Banff and Keith hospitals
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The cottage hospitals in Keith and Banff have temporarily been shut to new patients following an outbreak of Covid.
A combined total of 44 cases have been reported amongst the staff and patients at both hospitals.
An NHS Grampian spokesperson said: "Turner Hospital in Keith is currently closed to new admissions following an outbreak of Covid-19, affecting a total of 23 staff and patients.
"The virus continues to circulate widely in all communities.
"We would encourage the public to continue testing with lateral flow devices, especially if they are visiting friends or relatives in hospital.
"If they experience any of the known symptoms of Covid-19, they should isolate at home and arrange a PCR test."
A spokesperson from the Aberdeenshire Health and Social Care Partnership said: "The ward at Chalmers Hospital in Banff is currently closed to new admissions and visitors due to a number of identified Covid-19 infections"
