Medical Ward 2 in Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway has today re-opened to admissions.
The ward was temporarily closed on March 11, after a number of cases of Covid were linked to the ward.
The restricted visiting arrangements in place in both Medical 2 and Surgical Ward have now been lifted.
Visiting hours are 2pm – 8pm and each patient can have two visitors at a time. Visiting slots no longer have to be pre-booked.
All visitors to the hospital are reminded to hand sanitise on entry to the hospital and again when entering or leaving a clinical area.
They are asked to wear a surgical mask, which is provided, for the duration of the visit unless unable to do so for medical reasons).
Visitors are urged not to visit if they feel unwell or have coronavirus symptoms.
Hospital ward reopens following Covid closure
28 March 2023