Health bosses say the difficult decision was taken to protect patients and staff at the hospitals.
Visits have been suspended at the hospitals to protect patients and staff, Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust saidFrimley Health NHS trust said it had made the decision at both Wexham Park Hospital in Slough and Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey.
There are some exceptions, including for patients having end-of-life care, children's wards and women in labour. "But our priority has to be to ensuring the safety of those in our care and those looking after them."
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