Northampton hospital bans all visitors
"We will have virtual visiting facilities in place. We apologise for having to take this step as we are fully aware of the impact suspending visiting has on our patients and those close to them. Thank you for your patience and understanding."London boroughs continue to have the highest infection rates, with areas such as Lambeth and Lewisham having recorded closes to 8,000 cases in the seven days to December 25.
Chris Hopson, the head of NHS Providers, told the BBC: "We know that the government has set a high threshold on introducing extra new restrictions.
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