The major hospital has closed the wards to all but essential visitors.
Aberdeen Royal Infirmary(Image: Getty Images)
Two wards at a major Scots hospital have been shut down following a Covid outbreak, with health chiefs urging visitors to stay away if they feel unwell.
NHS Grampian confirmed on Sunday that wards 110 and 308 at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary are now closed to all but essential visitors.
In a statement on social media, the health board said: “Due to cases of COVID, wards 110 and 308 at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary are closed to all but ESSENTIAL visitors.
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“Normal visiting applies in all other wards.
“If you are unwell, please do not visit relatives or friends in hospital.”
Officials stressed that the measures are in place to protect patients, staff and visitors.
NHS Grampian has been contacted for further comment.