Norovirus strikes in Good Hope Hospital, Birmingham
From the Birmingham Mail: A WARD at a Birmingham hospital has been shut to new patients and visitors after an outbreak of winter sickness bug norovirus. Patients and staff on Ward 17 at Good Hope Hospital, in Sutton Coldfield, have been put in isolation following an outbreak on Sunday. (read article here) In the meantime […]
How to clean surfaces contaminated with the norovirus
Experts recommend using a bleach-based cleaner or a solution of one part bleach to nine parts water when cleaning surfaces that are contaminated with the norovirus Tags: cleaning, contaminated, howto, noro, Norovirus, Virus
Mice and Norovirus spoil grandopening of hotel
The recently constructed Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center hasn’t exactly opened to an auspicious vibe after the first wave of guests before the grand opening later this month reported mice in the rooms along with an outbreak of a norovirus gastrointestinal parasite. The latest property in Gaylord upscale hotel chain has been through what […]
Facts about Stomach Flu, Common Cold and Influenza Disease
The influenza disease is an illness which affects the upper respiratory system. Influenza signs and symptoms can vary, but are often similar to the common cold, except that relatively high fevers are almost always present in cases of the flu, but rarely in adults who have a cold. Although most people recover quickly from the […]
Norovirus at Ninewells Hospital.
The winter vomiting bug has forced the closure of two more wards to new admissions at Ninewells Hospital. The action was taken at ward five – which treats medical patients – and ward seven – a surgical ward – over the weekend. Two further wards – 31 and two – remain shut to new patients […]
