Gastroenteritis outbreak at Cambridge Memorial Hospital, 14 cases reported
Posted Apr 9, 2025 03:59:38 PM.
Last Updated Apr 10, 2025 10:56:46 AM.
A gastroenteritis outbreak has been declared at Cambridge Memorial Hospital.
The stomach flu outbreak is affecting the south part of the B2 Medicine Unit on Wing B, Level 2.
Fourteen cases have been detected; seven are staff and seven are patients.
“The onset of symptoms for the first case was on April 4, 2025,” reads a notice from Cambridge Memorial Hospital. “The last known case with new onset of symptoms was on April 8, 2025.”
If no new cases are reported, the outbreak will be declared over on Sunday, April 13.
In the interim, a number of precautions have been implemented within the unit including enhanced cleaning and PPE for visitors. Visitations have also been limited to one per patient.
While admissions to the unit will continue through the outbreak, new patients and their families will be notified.
Gastroenteritis symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and abdominal pain.
