After the contraction of the Clostridium Difficile infection, an elderly patient died at Perth Royal infirmary. Three more patients in the Tay ward have contracted the Clostridium Difficile infection and are under inspection by the doctors.

It was told by the board that one patient was recovering and mild symptoms of infection were seen in other two. No new admissions are being taken at the moment.

"In line with our infection control procedures and, as a precautionary measure, we closed the ward to new admissions while we manage the infection and the ward will remain closed until further notice", said Consultant microbiologist Dr Gillian Orange.

She also mentioned that, since Friday, 26 March, they had been contacting patients who were discharged and their families to explain them the situation and reassure them.

She said that, she was confident about the steps that were put in place to deal with this infection and every attempt had been made to make the patients and their families aware of what was happening.

On February 12, one of the patients was tested positive and was straight away placed in isolation.