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Norovirus closes three wards at Wrexham Maelor hospital for weekend | |
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Three wards at Wrexham Maelor Hospital which are closed following a high number of norovirus cases are not expected to reopen until after the weekend. | Three wards at Wrexham Maelor Hospital which are closed following a high number of norovirus cases are not expected to reopen until after the weekend. |
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board said no new patients were being admitted to those wards following an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug. | |
On Friday the board said 11 patients had symptoms in the previous two days. | On Friday the board said 11 patients had symptoms in the previous two days. |
Additional infection control measures have been put in place. | Additional infection control measures have been put in place. |
Other wards are open as normal. | |
Patients due to attend appointments and with symptoms are asked to telephone the ward or department for advice before visiting. | |
Visitors are being told to look out for notices and signs indicating affected areas and get advice from staff before entering. | Visitors are being told to look out for notices and signs indicating affected areas and get advice from staff before entering. |
The health board said babies and young children should not be taken onto wards, and visitors should wash their hands when entering and leaving. | The health board said babies and young children should not be taken onto wards, and visitors should wash their hands when entering and leaving. |
Anyone suffering from diarrhoea, vomiting or an upset stomach in the last 48 hours is asked not to visit the hospital. | Anyone suffering from diarrhoea, vomiting or an upset stomach in the last 48 hours is asked not to visit the hospital. |
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