A hospital ward has been closed to new admissions after a rise in cases of Covid-19.
Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway has closed one of its medical wards after a rise in cases of the virus were confirmed.
Medical ward 2 is closed to new patients until further notice in a bid to prevent further spread.
A Problem Assessment Group (PAG) has been established to ensure preventative measures are in place.
NHS Western Isles urged friends and relatives of inpatients on the ward to only visit the hospital if necessary.
Restrictions on the number of people visiting patients have been put in place to ensure protection for those in the ward.
A statement read: “Please ensure you do not visit patients if you feel unwell or have experienced symptoms in the last 48 hours.
“Visitors should ensure they wash their hands before and after visiting.
“Please do not visit under any circumstances if you develop symptoms.”
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