Vomiting and Diarrhoea Bug Closes One Ward at Bedford Hospital

Vomiting and Diarrhoea Bug Closes One Ward at Bedford Hospital

ONE ward at Bedford Hospital has been closed to new admissions and patient transfers due to an outbreak of viral gastroenteritis (norovirus). Richard Wells Ward has been closed to help stop the potential spread of infection among patients, visitors and members of staff. Visiting to the affected ward has been restricted to essential visiting only. […]

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Walsall Manor Hospital Norovirus outbreak

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 […]

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NHS campaign to stop norovirus spreading in Cornwall

NHS campaign to stop norovirus spreading in Cornwall

A campaign has begun to stop the spread of norovirus in Cornwall. Leaflets and posters encouraging basic hygiene have been given to pharmacies, surgeries and hospitals, NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly said. Norovirus causes sickness and diarrhoea with some people needing medical treatment. Read the full article at the BBC website. Tags: diarrhoea, hospitals, […]

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About Norovirus

    Noroviruses are highly contagious and are transmitted via the faeces and vomit of infected people, either through direct contact or throught contaminated objects or via food and water. The incubation period is one to three days.

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