Norovirus closes ward at Noble's Hospital

Visiting restrictions are also in place at Noble's Hospital

A ward has been closed at Noble's Hospital on the Isle of Man following an outbreak of the so-called winter vomiting bug.

Ward eight has been closed to further admissions following an outbreak of the Norovirus among a small number of patients on the ward.

A hospital spokeswoman said that visiting restrictions were also in force on the ward.

Anyone with vomiting and diarrhoea is advised to phone their doctor.