ADMISSIONS to a ward at a Glasgow hospital have been suspended due to a small number of patients displaying symptoms of an infection.
A spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) confirmed a small number of patients in Ward 2 of Glasgow's Royal Infirmary are displaying symptoms of gastroenteritis, a bacterial or viral tummy bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting.
They also said Norovirus is currently common in the wider community.
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Admissions to the ward have been paused in line with infection control procedures until test results are available.
The ward has undergone a deep clean and patients affected are being monitored and cared for.
The NHSGGC spokesperson said: "A small number of patients in Ward 2 of Glasgow’s Royal Infirmary are displaying symptoms of gastroenteritis, with Norovirus common in the wider community at this time.
"We are awaiting results of testing, but in line with strict infection control procedures, admissions to the ward have been temporarily paused, until the results are available.
"NHSGGC is fully committed to providing high-quality care for all of our patients in a safe, person-centred environment, staff have undertaken a deep clean and those impacted continue to be monitored and cared for."
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