WATFORD GENERAL HOSPITAL CLOSURE Saturday 4th April 2020
We have received word that patients are being asked to avoid using Watford General Hospital.
A spokesperson for the Trust issued the following statement:
“As a result of a technical issue with our individual hospital’s oxygen equipment, which does not pose any risk to our patients, West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust declared a critical incident on Saturday April 4 and has asked that people do not attend Watford General Hospital.
“A small number of patients are being transferred to other hospitals in the area, with each patient being fully assessed in line with existing safety guidelines before they are moved.”
I have been personally briefed by the Secretary of State and his team at the Department of Health.
A link to the breaking news from the Watford Observer is here.
