Two Fife hospitals have been forced to close wards after several patients contracted norovirus.
Ward 10 and Ward 12 at the Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy are both closed while Ward 2 at Glenrothes Hospital has also shut its doors to prevent the spread of the virus, which is highly contagious.
An NHS Fife confirmed spokesman said: “Three NHS Fife wards are currently closed due to norovirus.
“Ward 10 at the Victoria Hospital is closed and is currently due to reopen on Saturday, following a deep clean.
“Ward 12 at Victoria is also closed with a reopen date yet to be confirmed.
“Ward 2 at Glenrothes Hospital is closed and is due to reopen on Monday, following a deep clean.”
Norovirus, sometimes known as the winter vomiting bug, is the most common stomach bug in the UK and can last between 12 and 48 hours.
It can affect people of all ages and causes vomiting and diarrhoea and as there is no specific cure, patients have to let it run its course.
Although having norovirus can be unpleasant, it’s not usually dangerous and most people make a full recovery within a couple of days without having to see their GP.
