A HOSPITAL trust has issued a warning to people heading to its A&E department. 

Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust said "high levels" of flu are circulating, so it is restricting visitors for patients in A&E at Bradford Royal Infirmary. 

This is with immediate effect, said the trust.

The full statement said: "As part of Bradford Teaching Hospitals’ plans to protect patients from high levels of flu currently circulating, and to reduce overcrowding, we are restricting visitors for patients in A&E.

"With immediate effect, people attending A&E will be restricted to one visitor except those attending with children or relatives of patients who are critically unwell.

"Thank you for your support at this time."