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Flu linked to deaths of five nursing home residents in Broughty Ferry | Flu linked to deaths of five nursing home residents in Broughty Ferry |
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A flu virus has been identified as the likely cause of death in five residents at the same nursing home, health officials have confirmed. | A flu virus has been identified as the likely cause of death in five residents at the same nursing home, health officials have confirmed. |
NHS Tayside's health protection team is investigating an outbreak of Influenza A in the Orchar Nursing Home in Broughty Ferry in Dundee. | |
A man aged 74 and four women aged 81, 88, 90 and 91 died between last Sunday and Monday. | A man aged 74 and four women aged 81, 88, 90 and 91 died between last Sunday and Monday. |
The deaths of the five residents were also being investigated by police. | The deaths of the five residents were also being investigated by police. |
An NHS spokeswoman said: "All appropriate infection control measures have been put in place in the care home and there is no increased risk to the wider public. | An NHS spokeswoman said: "All appropriate infection control measures have been put in place in the care home and there is no increased risk to the wider public. |
"Flu is usually a relatively mild infection but it can be a very serious illness among the elderly or those with chronic health problems, therefore people should be aware of the simple measures they can take to reduce the risk of infection." | "Flu is usually a relatively mild infection but it can be a very serious illness among the elderly or those with chronic health problems, therefore people should be aware of the simple measures they can take to reduce the risk of infection." |
On Saturday, a police spokesman said officers were investigating the full set of circumstances surrounding the deaths. | On Saturday, a police spokesman said officers were investigating the full set of circumstances surrounding the deaths. |
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