THE NHS in Devon is reporting that the county's hospitals are extremely busy and is asking that you do not visit any of its sites if you have symptoms of diarrhoea, vomiting, Covid-19 or cold or flu-like illness.

If you have a planned appointment and have symptoms of a virus, please call the number at the top of your letter to postpone your appointment.

If you do need to use NHS services or visit a loved one, please follow the infection prevention and control guidance in place at Devon’s hospitals.

This includes washing hands or using hand gel on arrival to the area you are visiting and on leaving, wearing a face mask unless medically exempt, and following the visiting restrictions.

For more information visit the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust website at: www.royaldevon.nhs.uk/patients-visitors/visiting-information/ .