People urged to be cautious as viral outbreak shuts hospital wards

People are being urged not to visit Noble's Hospital unless 'absolutely necessary' due to two bugs. 

Two wards were closed to new admissions due to a suspected outbreak of viral gastroenteritis and an outbreak of norovirus - Ward 8 has been partially re-opened but Ward 5 remains closed for the weekend. 

The Department of Health and Social Care has warned that operations may have to be cancelled due to a lack of beds. 

Chief Minister Howard Quayle says it's important to follow the advice and stay away whilst there are problems: