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 […]
Honderd zieken op cruiseschip Holland Amerika lijn
Ruim honderd opvarenden van een cruiseschip van de Holland Amerika Lijn (HAL) zijn ziek geworden tijdens een tocht naar Hawaii. Het gaat om de tweede uitbraak van buikgriep in korte tijd op een schip van de Amerikaanse HAL, meldden Amerikaanse media vrijdag.
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 […]
Norovirus found at hospital
A norovirus outbreak at Ridge Meadows Hospital has led Fraser Health Authority to cancel a number of elective surgeries and to close the medical and surgical wards to new admissions. The ER is still open. So far there are 23 patients and six staff members who had contracted the norovirus.
