The Yorkshire Evening Post was invited to take a look inside the Leeds hospital for an exclusive tour, including a look at the new safety changes implemented.
. The scene inside LGI
The Yorkshire Evening Post was granted an exclusive look inside Leeds General Infirmary
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We were told to bring face masks and coverings and that this was now considered very normal for everyone from nurses to clerical staff and visitors
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A volunteer was sat at the entrance handing out masks for people coming into the wing, and visitors wore masks in the waiting area such as here
1. The scene inside LGI
The Yorkshire Evening Post was granted an exclusive look inside Leeds General Infirmary
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We were told to bring face masks and coverings and that this was now considered very normal for everyone from nurses to clerical staff and visitors
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A volunteer was sat at the entrance handing out masks for people coming into the wing, and visitors wore masks in the waiting area such as here
4. Eery quiet
On the department floor it was almost eerily quiet, with the hospital much less busy than usual
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Face masks are provided for everyone walking through the door - and are also compulsory
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Normally 500 people a day would be coming through the doors for a check up or appointment - but now it maxes out at 30