Visiting on Ward 6 at Furness General Hospital in Barrow set to be reinstated on 10 April following norovirus outbreak

Posted on: 9 April 2026

  • Hospital services
  • Furness General Hospital

Visiting on Ward 6 at Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow will be reinstated from tomorrow (Friday 10 April), following a review of current infection control measures and in line with Trust guidance.

We kindly ask for your understanding and co-operation in adhering to the following:

  • Visitors must continue to follow hand hygiene guidance, especially on entrance and exiting the ward.

  • Please do not visit if you are feeling unwell or have symptoms of seasonal illnesses, such as flu or norovirus.

We appreciate your support in helping us maintain a safe environment for our patients and colleagues.

If you have any questions or concerns, please speak to staff on the ward.