Norovirus outbreak closes hospital wards amid diarrhoea and vomiting warning
NHS Western Isles has closed hospital wards to new admissions following an outbreak of the highly contagious norovirus. The health board has implemented strict visiting restrictions to protect patients and staff while managing the spread of the virus.
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Norovirus outbreaks in healthcare settings pose significant risks to vulnerable patients and disrupt essential medical services.
Norovirus is highly contagious and can spread rapidly from person to person through close contact
Facebook X / Twitter Copy Link Posted in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Health NHS An outbreak of norovirus has closed wards at a hospital in the Western Isles.
Following the outbreak of the virus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug, medical ward 2 at Western Isles Hospital in Stornoway has been closed to new admissions.
The surgical ward also remains closed to new admissions to help protect patients and reduce the risk of further transmission.
Essential visiting only remains in place across the hospital, including those relatives of patients receiving end-of-life care, parents of children in hospital, and carers supporting vulnerable patients.
NHS Western Isles says an Incident Management Team (IMT) continues to oversee the response.
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