A gastrointestinal outbreak has been declared over at a local hospital.
The Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance confirms that the outbreak at Seaforth Community Hospital has been declared over. The outbreak had been confirmed on the Inpatient Unit on April 27.
The virus responsible for the outbreak was identified as Norovirus. Norovirus is commonly referred to as the stomach flu and causes an infection in the stomach and intestines. This infection is not caused by the influenza virus.
Visitors are reminded about the importance of handwashing when spending time with their loved ones in a hospital environment and that they should not visit if feeling unwell.
“The impact on our patients, their families and on our entire health care team during an outbreak is significant,” said Erica Jensen, Manager Quality, Patient Safety and Infection Control. “Being able to declare the outbreak over is a testament to our team’s dedication and commitment to ensuring a safe environment and I thank all for their efforts.”