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No New Cases, Ward Reopened

Waikato Hospital has reopened its cardiac care extension ward today
after receiving confirmation there had been no new cases of
gastroenteritis in the hospital for 72 hours.

Infection Control Committee chairman Dr Graham Mills said there was no
only one patient in the extension ward who remains in insolation.

"It is still vital that staff adhere to infection control requirements
of isolation and hand hygiene as there is gastroenteritis within the
hospital and community."

Dr Mills said staff had worked hard to keep the outbreak under control
and he thanked the community for their patience.

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