THE situation at the norovirus stricken Princess Royal University Hospital is said to be slowly improving.

But despite this slow improvement at the Farnborough hospital, several wards are still closed because of the winter vomiting bug.

Visiting restrictions remain in place and only parents visiting children, partners accompanying expectant mothers and close relatives of critically and terminally ill patients are allowed to visit.

Outpatients continues to operate as normal but all outpatients must enter the building through entrance C where they will be directed to the relevant clinic.

Two wards remain closed at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Woolwich, because of the norovirus and health staff are reviewing the situation there regularly.

A South London Healthcare NHS Trust spokesman said: “Norovirus spreads very easily and it is still possible to infect others for 48 hours after the symptoms have subsided.

“It is important to drink plenty of fluids, stay away from family and friends, stay away from work or school until free from symptoms for 72 hours.

“Wash hands frequently and very thoroughly with soap and water, and do not prepare food until at least 48 hours until after the symptoms have gone.”

Anyone with severe or persistent diarrhoea and vomiting should call their GP or NHS Direct on 0845 4647.

For more information on norovirus see hpa.org.uk