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.
Forth Valley College Alloa campus to stay open
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Stirling Council budget passed
The leader of Stirling Council says yesterday's budget will help restore civic pride across the area.
Drop in asylum hotel use
The number of asylum seekers being housed in UK hotels has fallen to the lowest level for 18 months.
Walk-in GP clinic to open
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Consultation on Falkirk visitor levy
People in Falkirk are being asked for their views on a visitor levy across the area.