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Norovirus Still At Christchurch Hospital
Norovirus Still At Christchurch Hospital
Members of
the public are asked not to go to the Emergency Department
at Christchurch hospital if they have symptoms of Norovirus
– vomiting and diarrhoea.
Dr Steve Chambers said seven (7) patients were seen at ED today with Norovirus symptoms. This is in addition to a small outbreak of the virus in Ward 30.
‘The two wards – 27 and 28 that experienced Norovirus prior to Christmas are now reasonably under control which is good news,’ he said. ‘However, we are seeing an increasing number of people in our Emergency Department with vomiting and diarrhoea illness.’
‘If members of the public are suffering Norovirus symptoms, we are asking them to call or see their GP, or 24 hour medical centres first.’
Dr
Chambers said while the hospital was experiencing the
outbreak, visitors to the infected wards were being
restricted. Children and elderly people were particularly
vulnerable and it was important that they stayed away.
Visitors to the wards needed to observe strict hygiene
control measures and were asked to contact the ward staff on
arrival.
Canterbury DHB
CDHB
Canterbury District Health Board (CDHB) is a Christchurch, New Zealand based hospital and healthcare provider for the
Canterbury region of New Zealand. Our region extends from Kekerengu in the North, to Rangitata in the South and Arthurs Pass in the West and comprises the six Territorial Local Authorities of Kaikoura, Hurunui, Waimakariri, Christchurch City, Selwyn and Ashburton.
We collaborate with other health and disability organisations, stakeholders and our community to decide what health and disability services are needed and how to best use the funding we receive from Government to improve, promote and protect the health, wellbeing and independence of our population.
At the Canterbury DHB, our vision is to improve the health and wellbeing of people living in Canterbury.
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