South Tyneside and Sunderland hospitals suspend visits due to rise in Covid cases
Visits are being suspended at Sunderland Royal Hospital and South Tyneside District Hospital
Chiefs at South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust said they were "concerned" at the rate of increases.There are certain exceptions including for women in labour, who can have one person with them, and patients receiving end of life care. The trust said alongside the other two exceptions, children receiving treatment and patients with dementia, learning disabilities or autism will also be able to have one person accompanying them.
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