Musgrove Park Hospital norovirus outbreak
Portman, Exmoor and Sedgemoor wards are currently closed to new admissions due to Norovirus. Responsible Visiting – How you can help keep Musgrove free of Norovirus (winter vomiting) Keeping our patients safe from infection is a priority at Musgrove Park Hospital and we have robust procedures in place when dealing with outbreaks of Norovirus. As soon as […]
Sick? Don’t prepare food for others!
An alarming number of outbreaks of stomach illness across the state should be a reminder to Iowans participating in gatherings where food is served. With more than a week remaining for holiday and year-end celebrations, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) is asking sick Iowans to think twice before preparing food for others. “If […]
Fukushima workers attacked by norovirus outbreak
52 Fukushima workers belonging to Tepco’s subcontract companies had diarrhea and vomiting. They found norovirus from 3 of them. According to Tepco, 12/15 AM, sub-contract workers had diarrhea and vomiting on the bus from their hotel to Fukushima plants. Still one of them is in the hospital. They stayed in different hotels. Tepco suspects it’s from norovirus. All […]
The Christmas Gift you do not want to get
It’s the gift you don’t want to give or receive for Christmas — norovirus. KFL&A Public Health’s surveillance program that monitors symptoms presented at emergency department visits and admissions at area hospitals is showing a surge in gastrointestinal illness activity in KFL&A residents. Norovirus, a gastrointestinal virus with symptoms that include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal […]
Couples suing cruise firm over norovirus outbreaks
Luxury cruise operator Fred Olsen is facing a massive legal action over claims holidaymakers picked up the deadly norovirus sickness bug on one of its ships. One couple from near Oswestry and another from near Craven Arms are among 134 people suing the liner over claims their holidays were wrecked by an outbreak of the […]
