HEALTH workers continue to manage Covid-19 outbreaks at hospitals across North Wales.

As of Tuesday, September 21, 23 patients in the West area who are Covid-19 positive were being cared for and 22 patients were recovering [who have had Covid-19].

Gill Harris, executive director of Nursing and Midwifery at Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, said: "We are continuing to manage Covid-19 outbreaks at Ysbyty Gwynedd, Glan Clwyd Hospital, Colwyn Bay Hospital and Llandudno Hospital.

“As of September 21, we are caring for 23 patients in the West area who are currently Covid-19 positive and 22 patients who are recovering who have had Covid-19.

“A small number of these patients are confirmed hospital acquired infection and linked to the outbreak.

“The ward affected by the outbreak at Ysbyty Eryri has now reopened to admissions and we are confident the situation is improving at Ysbyty Gwynedd.

“In the central area we have 59 patients who are currently Covid-19 positive and 12 patients who are recovering who have had Covid-19.

“A small number of these patients are confirmed hospital acquired infection and linked to the outbreak."

Due to the high community Covid-19 transmission rate, BCUHB is asking that when the public visit hospitals for an appointment or treatment they wear one of their fluid resistant surgical masks.

These are available at entrances into healthcare settings.

The public are also urged to use the available hand sanitiser as often as possible.

Ms Harris added: “Tighter visiting restrictions remain in place at the affected hospitals, this decision does not impact visiting guidelines for our our maternity, paediatrics and neonatal services or wards at Ysbyty Gwynedd and Glan Clwyd Hospital.

“Exceptional visiting requests such as visiting a relative who are at end of life must be made directly with the ward and will be require an individual risk assessment to be completed both in advance of and on arrival of an agreed visit so that we can keep patients, staff and visitors safe.”

For any concerns, contact the Patient Advice and Liaison Service by telephoning 03000 851234 Monday to Friday between 9am – 5pm or email BCU.PALS@wales.nhs.uk