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chiefs have been branded barmy after banning flowers and children visitors - to help them fight the MRSA superbug. The measures were introduced after outbreaks at St Richards in Chichester, Sussex, increased from 22 to 25 last year. A spokeswoman said restricting visitors would help reduce infections and no kids could call unless it was to see a close relative. She said: “It’s about clear access to patients’ tables and being able to wipe them down.” But Jim Morrison, whose mum is being treated for a broken foot, said: “It’s health and safety gone mad.” The People 22/1/06.
chiefs have been branded barmy after banning flowers and children visitors - to help them fight the MRSA superbug. The measures were introduced after outbreaks at St Richards in Chichester, Sussex, increased from 22 to 25 last year. A spokeswoman said restricting visitors would help reduce infections and no kids could call unless it was to see a close relative. She said: “It’s about clear access to patients’ tables and being able to wipe them down.” But Jim Morrison, whose mum is being treated for a broken foot, said: “It’s health and safety gone mad.” The People 22/1/06.
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