The region writes in a press release that 14 patients have been tested positive for covid-19 in the ward over the past two weeks. Also, 14 people of the staff exposed to coronary infected patients have had symptoms and tested positive.

- The extent of the number of infected patients and staff means that we want to have a stop in the ward for the time being, writes Amelie Magnander specialist physician on infection prevention and hygiene.

Several actions

The region writes that they have undertaken several infection prevention measures such as infection detection and increased focus on infection prevention measures.

- The admission stop applies over the weekend, writes Jens Christian Larsen, head of operations at the orthopedic clinic.

On June 1, a new assessment will be made to determine when it is possible to reopen the department.