Reasons To Be Cheerful, Part 3
Only essential visits will be allowed across NHS Forth Valley.
The move by health board comes after a sharp rise in the number of coronavirus cases in hospitals.
NHS Forth Valley say the move will be in place with immediate effect.
Only essential visits such as end of life care, patients with mental health conditions and to accompany patients for safety reasons will be permitted.
Community Hospitals and mental health facilities are allowing two visitors.
Petition against Falkirk provision plans
Over 2,500 people have signed a petition, raising concerns at plans to change provision for children with additional support needs in Falkirk.
Hope for Alexander Dennis workers
The Scottish Government has announced a package to save jobs at the Alexander Dennis bus factory in Falkirk.
Speed camera on dangerous A84 stretch
Mobile safety cameras are to be put in place on a dangerous stretch of the A84 near Blair Drummond Safari Park.
Petition for Grangemouth investment
More than 1500 people have signed a petition, urging the UK Government to speed up investment in Grangemouth.
Brick thrown into Falkirk refugee hotel
A brick has been thrown into a hotel housing asylum seekers in Falkirk.