TUESDAY, 5 FEBRUARY 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Ward 5 at Ninewells Hospital closed to new admissions

Ward 5 at Ninewells Hospital is closed to new admissions due to several cases of vomiting and diarrhoea which is thought to be caused by norovirus, more commonly known as the winter vomiting bug.

The ward has been closed to new patients as a precautionary measure to prevent the spread of the virus and all appropriate infection prevention and control measures have been put in place.

To help us minimise the spread of these bugs, we ask people who may be feeling unwell or experiencing vomiting and diarrhoea not to visit their friends and family members who are in hospital. We would urge them to stay away until at least 48 hours after they are free of all symptoms.

Contact:

NHS Tayside Communications

(01382) 424138