A ONE-WAY system to keep visitors safe and socially distanced at the Royal United Hospitals in Bath has been put in place.

Now that limited visiting has been reinstated at the RUH the hospital has introduced a new one-way system because of the increase in visitors.

Once in the main atrium, everyone will be directed to follow the new measure while signage will be displayed to direct staff and visitors to keep a two-metre distance.

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Chief nurse, Toni Lynch said: “The safety of our patients, visitors and staff is our priority and we are taking these steps to minimise the risk of infection from Covid-19.

“The coronavirus threat has not gone away and we all have a duty to follow the usual procedures of washing hands thoroughly, wearing a face-covering at all times within the hospital buildings, and keeping a safe distance from others.”

On Monday, April 12, the Royal United Hospitals reinstated limited visiting because of the easing pressures from Covid-19 in line with government guidance.