Walsall Manor Hospital Norovirus outbreak
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust has today, declared an outbreak of Norovirus on Ward 16, at Walsall Manor Hospital and has therefore closed the ward to all patient admissions, transfers, and ward visitors. There are currently 9 symptomatic patients, with 1 confirmed case, who are affected by the outbreak. The temporary closure of Ward 16 is […]
norovirus outbreak in Dorchester County
A norovirus outbreak in Dorchester County is coming to an end, after over 150 people at an assisted living facility caught the virus. The DHEC couldn’t release the name or address of the facility which seems to us as the most dangerous policy ever, because the norovirus (or any other virus) could get the chance […]
Norovirus at Monklands Hospital, Airdrie
An outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea at a hospital is being investigated. NHS Lanarkshire said the Norovirus infection, which has affected patients in seven wards at Monklands Hospital, Airdrie, is being closely monitored by an outbreak control team. The health board said the wards have been closed to new admissions, and no new patients will […]
Norovirus outbreaks ‘should be managed in single rooms’
Cases of norovirus should initially be managed in single rooms and bays in a bid to prevent whole hospital wards being closed, new guidelines recommend. This would allow a flexible response to an outbreak, with small wards able to be cleaned and reopened quickly, the guidelines for the management of norovirus outbreaks in acute and […]
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 […]
