Masks back at hospital after cases rise

BARNSLEY Hospital bosses are asking visitors and patients to wear a face mask when attending the site due to an increase in the number of Covid-19 patients in their care.

Face masks were reintroduced as a requirement for all staff whilst in hospital last weekend.

As a result, bosses are now asking residents to do the same.

A spokesperson said: “Surgical masks should be worn covering the nose and mouth at all times, and, of course, it remains vital that everyone in the hospital maintain good hand hygiene.”