Salford now has twelve confirmed cases of coronavirus, up by two from yesterday. The most cases in Greater Manchester are being recorded in Manchester itself, with 28 cases, followed by Stockport with 24, Tameside with 21, Trafford 19, Bolton and Oldham on 15, Rochdale on 13, Bury on 11 and Wigan on nine.
Meanwhile, Salford Royal Hospital Trust has issued the followed statement on visitors...
"We are asking the public to limit visiting and to consider other ways of keeping in touch with patient relatives such as via phones calls. Visitors must be immediate family members or carers. In line with national guidance, we will restrict visiting to one hour per day at designated times.
"Visitors should not visit any health and care settings, and this applies to all inpatient, diagnostic and outpatient clinic areas, if they are: Unwell, especially if they have a high temperature / fever or a new persistent cough: Vulnerable as a result of their medication, a chronic illness or they are over 70 years of age.
"Visitors: Should be limited to two per patient at all times.
For patients receiving end-of-life care should discuss extended visiting with Ward Manager/ Sister.
The visitor needs to be accompanied – accompanying visitors should not stay in patient, ward or communal areas and this applies to inpatient and outpatient settings.
No children under 12 years of age should be visiting without ward sister or charge nurse's prior permission.
For patients on Intensive Care Unit (ICU) will need to discuss arrangements with the Unit Manager.
"This is the Trust's latest position and advice, however we will be constantly reviewing our policy in the coming days as part of our response to this situation to help protect our staff, patients and visitors..."
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