A Fife hospital which has been shut down to new admissions to deal with an outbreak now has 31 positive cases of coronavirus.
NHS Fife revealed that the Balcurvie Ward at Cameron Hospital in Windygates now have a total of 31 staff and patients who have tested positive for COVID-19.
The health board say that the hospital has been shut down to visitors, other than for patients who are receiving end of life care.
A statement from NHS Fife reads: "Enhanced cleaning and decontamination remains in place to reduce the opportunity for further spread of the virus.
It is extremely important that those intending to visit patients in any of our facilities refrain from doing so if they feel unwell or have any of the known symptoms of COVID-19, such as a high temperature; a new, continuous cough; or a loss or change to the sense of smell or taste.
"Anyone experiencing the well-established symptoms of COVID-19 should immediately self-isolate and arrange a test using the NHS inform website at: www.nhsinform.scot or by calling 0800 028 2816.
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"A local online support hub has been created to provide information on testing for COVID-19 and updates on the pandemic. Visit: www.nhsfife.org/coronavirus."
