THE outbreak of Norovirus continues to affect hospitals in Winchester and Andover.

By yesterday the numbers had dropped to seven at the two hospitals, Royal Hampshire County in Winchester and War Memorial in Andover. At the RHCH, Freshfield ward and the RDU are closed to new admissions.

The public are asked not to visit inpatients over the weekend unless absolutely necessary.

Outpatients and the Day Hospital continue to operate normally.