Care homes in Glasgow are restricting visits to protect their elderly residents form Coronavirus.

Older people and those in care homes are more susceptible to viruses and more at risk of harm than the rest of the population.

As a result some of the private providers have put in place limited visits, one said all non-essential visits are banned.

HC-One, which has 11 homes in and around Glasgow said all non-essential visits are banned.

And Barchester which owns the four hills care home in Ruchill said it is acting to keep staff and residents safe during the outbreak.

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A spokesman said for HC-One said: “We have established hand washing stations in the reception areas of all homes and installed additional prominent signage regarding handwashing and other advice throughout. We are taking steps to ensure the highest standards of hygiene and infection control, and all staff are undertaking additional training to ensure they are as up to date as possible with the latest guidance.

“To further minimise the risk to Residents, we are restricting non-essential visitors from visiting our homes. This is a decision that has not been taken lightly.”

A Barchester spokeswoman said: “We are asking visitors, including family members and friends, to minimise visits to our care homes and hospitals until further notice. Therefore we are asking you to restrict your visits to a minimum in order to keep your loved ones, and all our other residents, as safe as possible.”