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.
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Operations have been cancelled, with the same also being considered for cancer operations. Soap and water washing stressed.
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Stay clear of hospital if you have signs of Norovirus
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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.
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Five cases of Norovirus appear at St Mary's in the last 12 hours. Stay away if you have been unwell with vomiting and/or diarrhoea recently
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Those with Norovirus symptoms are advised to stay away from the hospital.
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St. Mary’s hospital is continuing to face very serious challenges with patients and staff experiencing Norovirus which causes diarrhoea and vomiting.
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Stay away from the hospital or care homes if you have any symptoms of Norovirus, ie. vomiting and/or diarrhoea