Cheltenham General Hospital has been closed to visitors because of an outbreak of norovirus.
The diarrhoea and vomiting bug has affected a number of wards at the hospital.
Now hospital chiefs have made the decision to close all wards to visitors, as a precautionary measure.
Director of Nursing, Maggie Arnold said: "This is a precautionary measure and good infection control practice to protect patients and control the spread of the illness. I hope that families and friends will understand why we are asking them not to visit for this short period."
The D&V illness is usually over within 48 hours, but is highly infectious, which is why the trust needs to limit the number of people moving in and out of wards.
The diarrhoea and vomiting bug has affected a number of wards at the hospital.
Now hospital chiefs have made the decision to close all wards to visitors, as a precautionary measure.
Director of Nursing, Maggie Arnold said: "This is a precautionary measure and good infection control practice to protect patients and control the spread of the illness. I hope that families and friends will understand why we are asking them not to visit for this short period."
The D&V illness is usually over within 48 hours, but is highly infectious, which is why the trust needs to limit the number of people moving in and out of wards.
