WREXHAM Maelor Hospital has imposed a visitor restriction due to the rise in norovirus cases.

Last week, it was reported that there had been an outbreak of norovirus at Wrexham hospital.

A statement with further updates by Angela Wood, Executive Director of Nursing & Midwifery at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has been released today (December 14).

She said: “Last week we closed the majority of our wards at Wrexham Maelor Hospital to visitors due to an increased number of norovirus cases.  

“We are now opening some wards to visitors, but we will continue to monitor the norovirus rates in the hospital therefore the visiting status of each ward may change.

"We ask those who wish to visit a patient to please call the ward ahead to see if visiting is permitted. 

“Visiting restrictions will continue to be in place in the Emergency Department and admission areas. Visiting continues to be permitted on our Maternity and Paediatric Wards and Special Care Baby Unit.  


“Additionally, due to an increased number of norovirus cases at Chirk Hospital we have made the difficult decision to close the ward to visitors. 

“We thank everyone for your understanding at this time while we work to prevent the spread of this winter illness. 

“For wards that are still closed to visitors, requests will only be considered under exceptional circumstances during this time, such as if a patient is receiving end of life care, has dementia or learning difficulties. Please contact the ward directly to make a request.  

“If you have an appointment at the hospital, please do attend if you are feeling well. If you have experienced the symptoms of norovirus such as diarrhoea, vomiting, fever or symptoms of flu in the past 48 hours please contact us to rearrange your appointment.  

“When visiting our hospitals please wash your hands as often as possible using soap and water and hand sanitiser.  

“This situation is being monitored at regular intervals and a further update will be made when visitor restrictions are lifted.”