Flu closes Ninewells ward

A ward at Ninewells Hospital has been closed to new admissions after an outbreak of seasonal flu.

Patients in Ward 1 are being monitored by NHS Tayside which said “appropriate infection control measures” had been put in place.

To help reduce the spread of infection, visitors are asked to avoid visiting if possible.

Those who do will be offered face masks, gloves and apron and asked to wash or gel their hands.

Visitors who have coughs and colds which could be flu are being urged not to visit friends and relatives until they are better.

Dr Gabby Phillips, Lead Infection Control Doctor, said: “Flu is still circulating in the community at the moment.

“Ward 1 remains closed and we are closely monitoring the situation. Staff are adopting enhanced infection control precautions.”