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Temporary Visitor Restrictions at Western Memorial Regional Hospital
Aug 17, 2015
Please be advised that visitor restrictions are in place on the ALC Unit on the third floor (3MD) at Western Memorial Regional Hospital due to a number of patients with gastrointestinal illness.
Western Health would like to ask for the public’s co-operation during these temporary visitor restrictions. Exceptions may be made in extenuating circumstances for immediate family members; however, they are asked to call 637-5000 ext. 5923 before attempting to visit.
To prevent the spread of infection, we ask all visitors to wash/sanitize their hands when entering or leaving any of Western Health's facilities. As well, Western Health recommends that anyone experiencing gastrointestinal like symptoms including vomiting and/or diarrhea refrain from visiting any of our facilities until at least 48 hours after their last symptoms. It is also recommended that you stay at home if you are unwell, avoid preparing food for others and thoroughly clean where people have been sick.Western Health would like to thank families and visitors for their cooperation in helping prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
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Media Contact:
Tara J. Pye
Director of Communications (Acting)
Western Health
T: 637-5252
E: tarajpye@westernhealth.nl.ca
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