Ward closed after Covid-19 cases at Larbert hospital

An outbreak of coronavirus at the area’s acute hospital has led to a ward being closed to new patients.
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It is understood that health officials have temporarily closed the ward at Forth Valley Royal Hospital to new admissions while investigations are carried out.

Visiting to the ward – which has not been identified – has also been suspended.

The cases are said to have been identified through test and protect.

Staff, patients and their families have been informed.

NHS Forth Valley has been approached for a comment.