A NOROVIRUS outbreak has led to restrictions at Musgrove Park Hospital

There has been an outbreak of the bug on four wards at the hospital.

Norovirus, sometimes known as the winter vomiting bug, is the most common stomach bug in the UK.

It can affect people of all ages and causes vomiting and diarrhoea.

There are currently restrictions on one bay on Wordsworth, one bay on the Acute Medical Unit and one bay on Eliot.

There are also restrictions on the Coronary Care Unit.

Restrictions have been put in place to combat the outbreak.

The hospital is urging people not to visit if they experience any symptoms. 

A spokesperson for Musgrove said: “Norovirus is a common virus and is highly contagious so we’re asking visitors to the hospital to help stop it spreading.

“Please do not visit the hospital if you have had any symptoms of diarrhoea or vomiting in the last two days.

“There are visiting restrictions to close family and friends only on these wards, and we ask that no children aged 11 and under visit patients unless absolutely necessary.

“If you do visit a restricted area, you must wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water and use the alcohol gel at the entrance on arrival.

“Please do not visit any other area of the hospital afterwards.”