Hospital tells people not to go to A&E even in an emergency
People have been asked to visit nearby hospitals or call the 111 helpline.
Watford General Hospital has told people not to go to A&E until further notice as the number of coronavirus cases in the UK continues to rise.
Bosses have urged the public to instead visit nearby hospitals or seek advice through the 111 helpline to ease the burden. As of 5pm on Thursday, 29 people had died at West Hertfordshire NHS Trust hospitals after being diagnosed with COVID-19.
The trust responsible for Watford General as well as Hemel Hempstead and St Albans City hospitals.
Current NHS advice tells people with symptoms of coronavirus to avoid hospitals and other medical settings including pharmacies.
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