Southland Hospital has abruptly closed three of its wards to all visitors because of what it is describing as multiple Covid-19 exposures.
Southland Hospital's medical, surgical and rehabilitation ward is closed to visitors. Photo: Google Maps
The hospital said visitors would not be allowed into the medical, surgical and rehabilitation wards from 6pm this evening.
It said it understood that would be distressing for many patients and their families but it wanted to protect vulnerable patients.
People can request exemptions for compassionate reasons.