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Norovirus

Norovirus, sometimes referred to as the winter vomiting bug, is the most common cause of gastroenteritis.

There have been outbreaks of Norovirus on the Isle of Wight many times over the past decade, usually within the Hospital, where often wards have to be closed and deep cleaned.

Below are articles relating to Norovirus on the Isle of Wight.

St Mary's CEO - Norovirus video 20 Mar 2014

20, March 2014·1 min read

St Mary’s ‘Struggling to contain’ Norovirus outbreak says Chief (Video)

Operations have been cancelled, with the same also being considered for cancer operations. Soap and water washing stressed.

19, March 2014·2 min read

One fifth of hospital beds now affected due to Norovirus outbreak

St. Mary’s hospital is continuing to face very serious challenges with patients and staff experiencing Norovirus which causes diarrhoea and vomiting.

17, March 2014·2 min read

Deep clean for hospital as more beds closed due to Norovirus

As of Sunday morning five ward areas were closed to new admissions and 21 empty beds were closed.

14, March 2014·1 min read

‘Norovirus is circulating in the Island community’ say St Mary’s Hospital

St Mary’s warns that with Norovirus in the community, extra care needs to be taken to control it and stop it getting to those already ill in hospital.