There will be no visiting on general wards in hospitals across Northern Ireland due to the current COVID-19 situation.
The suspension follows new advice from the Department of Health.
Guidance for hospital visiting is divided into five alert levels, with Level 5 coming into effect on Friday.
There are some exceptions to the restrictions, including end of life visits.
Changes to visiting guidance are effective from today
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— Department of Health (@healthdpt) January 15, 2021