A critical incident has been declared at St Richard’s Hospital in Chichester, Sussex, following a norovirus outbreak that has severely impacted several wards. The outbreak has resulted in the closure of nearly 30 beds and the temporary suspension of visiting hours.
George Findlay, the chief executive of University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust, described the situation as serious, emphasizing the necessity of declaring a critical incident due to the lack of alternative options available. The trust, responsible for managing the hospital, announced on Friday that the critical incident status would remain in effect for at least 24 hours.
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