THE Countess of Chester Hospital is operating a restricted visiting policy due to an outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea.

Strict infection control measures have also been implemented across the hospital as it takes steps to protect patients from the norovirus.

Visiting is by appointment only and must be made through the nurse in charge, who can be contacted via the switchboard on 01244 365000.

For information about the restrictions visit www.coch.nhs.uk/patients-visitors-and-public/visiting-times.aspx.