Gastro-intestinal outbreak at GRH

Posted Feb 14, 2012 03:50:08 PM.

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Grand River Hospital in Kitchener has declared a gastro-intestinal outbreak on part of the 7th floor.

It’s in the hemodialysis unit which is located in the B Wing.

GRH officials says seven patients and five staff members have had symptoms consistent with a stomach virus, including nausea and diarrhea.

Staff have taken several preventative steps including increased cleaning and disinfection.

They are also discouraging visits to that unit unless in exceptional circumstances.

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