BARNSLEY Hospital bosses are asking visitors and patients wear a face mask when attending the site due to an increase in the number of Covid-19 patients in their care.

Face masks were reintroduced as a requirement for all staff whilst in hospital last weekend.

As a result, bosses are now asking residents to do the same.

A spokesperson said: “Surgical masks should be worn covering the nose and mouth at all times, and of course it remains vital.

“Surgical masks should be worn covering the nose and mouth at all times, and of course it remains vital that everyone in the hospital maintain good hand hygiene.

“Thank you for your continued support.”