NHS Lanarkshire has suspended all visiting times at all hospitals and inpatient wards to limit the spread of coronavirus.
The new restrictions will come into place from tomorrow (March 18) in a bid to protect vulnerable patients.
The change is to further reduce the number of people attending the hospitals each day.
Visiting will, however, be available in very limited circumstances – for example patients receiving end-of-life care or those accompanying partners during childbirth, following discussion and agreement with the senior charge nurse/midwife responsible for the clinical area or their deputy.
Susan Friel, director of nursing for acute services, said: “We understand the stress this may cause in being unable to visit family members in hospital.
“We apologise for taking this decision, but patient care is our top priority.
“We would like to reassure our staff, patients and visitors that this continues to be our focus at all times.”
