NHS Lanarkshire make face coverings compulsory for all hospital visitors amid pandemic

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.NHS Lanarkshire chiefs have tried to offer reassurance to the public following a cluster of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in the area over the last few days.The health board confirmed that at present, there are 15 Covid-19 cases associated with Sitel call handling facility at EuroCentral near Motherwell, plus a further five cases arising from linked contacts.This is an increase in one case in those who worked at the

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.NHS Lanarkshire have apologised after it was revealed more than 400 data breaches were recorded by the health board in less than three months.Hundreds of patients had their Covid-19 data breached in the region – a statistic Central Scotland Conservative MSP Graham Simpson called “worrying”.There were 414 data breaches between March 12 and May 25, but the health board have moved to assure the public these occurred among

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.NHS Lanarkshire’s maternity services have introduced new visiting arrangements.There will be one designated visitor who can accompany women for pregnancy scans.Women and their birth partner can identify one other additional person to be present at the birth.Women can have one designated visitor identified to visit in the postnatal ward in addition to their birth partner.The designated visitor will be restricted to a

Melania Trump is sending a message to the nation that people should take wearing a face mask seriously. Though the United States has seen an incredible surge of Coronavirus cases, there isn’t a national face mask-wearing order and states are determining what methods they are taking to fight the deadly, novel virus.

hereEnforcement of the regulations will be the responsibility of the police.While shop workers will be asked to encourage compliance, retailers and businesses will not be expected to enforce them.As is the case on public transport, children under 11 and those with certain disabilities will be exempt.The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) said the Government needed to issue detailed guidance on the new requirement "as soon as possible"."Businesses need clarity on the approach to the wearing of

Airdrie and Coatbridge Advertiser: “We are delighted that our patients will once again be able to receive visits from loved ones.

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businesses in the Balearics, called Together For Healthcare Heroes.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.NHS Lanarkshire has introduced changes at all GP practices.People are being warned that as services work towards a ‘new normal’ while still dealing with COVID-19, some things will be different.Dr Linda Findlay, medical director South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnership, said: “We want people to know that their practices are open and here to help.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.Performing Arts students from New College Lanarkshire have opened a virtual conference for Scotland’s further education sector.HND Musical Theatre students, based at the college’s Motherwell Campus, were invited to perform virtually at the College Expo20 event, which attracted over a thousand attendees.They sang a rendition of the song ‘What I Did For Love’, set against the backdrop of photographs and news stories

Reformer : “Following some very difficult months it is amazing to have this silver lining.

Join thousands of others who have signed up for the Daily Record newsletter.NHS Lanarkshire is asking people to play their part in helping stop coronavirus, as information on the Test and Protect service is sent to households from this week.People with symptoms – which include a new, persistent cough, high temperature or loss or change in taste or smell – are being urged to book a test immediately as part of the national effort to continue to suppress the virus.Those who test positive will be

The actor went on to say that she believes some people aren’t taking “the necessary steps to flatten the curve, and keep each other safe”.“People seem worried about their ‘rights being taken away’ by being asked to wear a mask,” she continues.“This simple and effective recommendation is being politicized [sic] at the expense of peoples’ lives. And it really shouldn’t be a debate.”The former Friends actor concluded her post with a plea to put on a mask.“If you care about human life, please...

Lanarkshire hospital, including those arriving for appointments, will be met at the entrance by a volunteer who will outline the new process – which also includes using sanitiser to decontaminate hands and following a specific route through the hospital.