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Norovirus closes four wards at Royal Alexandra Hospital
Published: 9th May 2012 14:24:13
Four wards at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley have been closed to new patients following an outbreak of diarrhoea and vomiting.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said 26 patients were showing symptoms of what is believed to be Norovirus. They are not giving cause for concern.
The authority said strict infection control procedures were in place.
Anyone who has experienced symptoms of Norovirus within the last 48 hours is asked not to visit the hospital.
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BBC News, 2012. Norovirus closes four wards at Royal Alexandra Hospital. [Online] (Updated 09 May 2012)Available at: http://www.glasgowwired.co.uk/news.php/1427444-Norovirus-closes-four-wards-at-Royal-Alexandra-Hospital [Accessed 20th June 2013]
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