Visitation Ban in Effect at Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre and Emile Benoit House - Jun 4, 2010

Western Health would like to advise the public that a visitation ban is in effect at the Bay St. George Long Term Care Centre, as well as the Emile Benoit House in Stephenville Crossing. The ban is in place due to a confirmed outbreak of Norwalk, which is a stomach flu-like illness which may include vomiting and diarrhea. Western Health would like to ask for the public’s co-operation during this temporary visitation ban and to refrain from visiting.

Exceptions for visitation may be made on a case-by-case basis for immediate family members of the terminally ill. Please contact the facility directly for instructions on how to proceed.

People who have had vomiting and diarrhea or other flu like symptoms are asked to refrain from visiting any of Western Health’s facilities. Individuals with any of these symptoms should rest at home, drink fluids, practice proper hand washing with hot water and soap, and if the symptoms persist contact their physician.

Western Health would like to thank the public for their cooperation in helping prevent the spread of infectious diseases.

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Media Contact:
Heidi Staeben-Simmons
Director of Communications
Western Health
709-637-5252
heidistaebensimmons@westernhealth.nl.ca