NHS Fife is issuing an update after Balcurvie Ward at Cameron Hospital in Windygates was closed to new admissions following a cluster of confirmed cases of COVID-19. 

A total of 38 staff and patients have now tested positive for COVID-19.

Enhanced cleaning and decontamination remains in place to reduce the opportunity for further spread of the virus. 

Visiting is currently suspended at all hospitals in Fife, however a small number of exceptions are in place, such in cases as where patients are receiving end-of-life care. More information about visiting is available on NHS Fife’s website at: www.nhsfife.org/visiting.

Anyone experiencing the well-established symptoms of COVID-19 should immediately self-isolate and arrange a test using the NHS inform website at: www.nhsinform.scot or by calling 0800 028 2816. 

A local online support hub has been created to provide information on testing for COVID-19 and updates on the pandemic. Visit: www.nhsfife.org/coronavirus.