Norovirus hits the region's hospitals

Six wards remain closed at Musgrove Park Hospital in Taunton due to an outbreak of Norovirus.

Visiting restrictions are in place and people are being asked to stay away to avoid spreading the infection.

People wanting to visit are being asked to check ward closures on the hospital's website. A further two wards are being deep-cleaned but should reopen today.

Meanwhile two wards remain closed at the Royal Cornwall Hospital due to an outbreak of the same bug.