People urged to be cautious as viral outbreak shuts hospital wards

Saturday, 18 February 2017 00:00

People are being urged not to visit Noble's Hospital unless 'absolutely necessary' due to two bugs.

Two wards were closed to new admissions due to a suspected outbreak of viral gastroenteritis and an outbreak of norovirus - Ward 8 has been partially re-opened but Ward 5 remains closed for the weekend.

The Department of Health and Social Care has warned that operations may have to be cancelled due to a lack of beds.

Chief Minister Howard Quayle says it's important to follow the advice and stay away whilst there are problems:

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