Hospital restrictions lifted after virus outbreak

The trust has called for continued support to reduce the spread of Norovirus

A hospital trust has removed visitor restrictions following the outbreak of a virus that caused nausea and diarrhoea.

Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust limited visitors at Queen Alexandra (QA) Hospital in Portsmouth after it reported "high numbers" of Norovirus cases last month.

On Tuesday, it announced visiting had returned to normal across all adult inpatient wards.

It thanked everyone who had helped "bring cases of norovirus down at QA Hospital".

Norovirus causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, and is highly contagious.

The trust added: "We continue to ask for your support in reminding people about the importance of reducing contact with others if someone is experiencing norovirus symptoms, not visiting hospitals or care homes until they are free from norovirus symptoms for at least 48 hours and to only use the emergency department for genuine medical emergencies."