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Saskatchewan - Norovirus cases 2011

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Norovirus outbreak at St. Paul's Hospital affects 37 patients, staff

The StarPhoenix January 12, 2011 4:59 PM

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Three units at St. Paul's Hospital are closed to the public due to a norovirus outbreak, Saskatoon Health Region officials said Wednesday.​

The outbreak has affected 37 people ? 19 staff members and 18 patients, said Sandra Blevins, vice-president of clinical and operations support services, at a health board meeting.​

The health region is asking that only those people who have to be at the hospital go there.​

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Saskatchewan - Norovirus outbreak at St. Paul's Hospital affects 44 people ? 20 patients and 22 staff

Saskatchewan - Norovirus outbreak at St. Paul's Hospital affects 44 people ? 20 patients and 22 staff

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 summary="Saskatoon Health Region Your Health main content area" cellPadding=0 width=650 align=center><TBODY><TR><TD height=43>St. Paul?s Hospital continues to restrict visitors; no additional units declared as norovirus outbreak


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</TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>(January 13, 2011), Saskatoon ?Saskatoon Health Region is providing an update on a norovirus outbreak at St. Paul?s Hospital. The hospital remains closed to visitors and the community until further notice, except for scheduled appointments or family members approved to visit a terminally or critically ill patient. Staff, volunteers, physicians and students that are scheduled to work are permitted to enter St. Paul's? Hospital but will be asked for employee identification upon arrival.
As of the morning of January 13, 2011, there are 20 patients and 22 staff members with confirmed or suspected norovirus, a contagious gastrointestinal illness common during winter and spring, transmitted fecally-orally through contamination of food, water or surfaces. Norovirus usually results in diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and discomfort. A limited number of additional cases are being monitored for possible norovirus.
No additional units at St. Paul?s have been declared as a norovirus outbreak. Three units were declared as outbreaks and closed to visitors on January 5, January 11 and January 12. The total number of patients currently on the three outbreak units is 88, and 18 are believed to have norovirus or gastrointestinal illness. The number of patients on any unit changes regularly throughout each day.
The end of an outbreak can be declared 96 hours after the last patients symptoms are presented.
Community members are asked to stop the spread of norovirus by practicing excellent hand hygiene, staying at home if you are ill with symptoms of norovirus, or contacting your care provider or the provincial HealthLine at 1-877-800-0002. Please also use Saskatoon?s emergency departments for true emergencies only, such as sudden chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden shortness of breath or sudden and severe headache. Norovirus does not require emergency treatment and suspected cases should be cared for at home to prevent further spread in the community.
St. Paul?s Hospital?s mass is cancelled this Sunday, January 16, 2011.

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http://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/news_you_need/media_centre/media/2011/news_011311.htm

http://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/news_you_need/media_centre/news_releases.htm
 
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Saskatchewan - Norovirus outbreak at St. Paul's Hospital affects 30 patients and 38 staff members

Saskatchewan - Norovirus outbreak at St. Paul's Hospital affects 30 patients and 38 staff members

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 summary="Saskatoon Health Region Your Health main content area" cellPadding=0 width=650 align=center><TBODY><TR><TD height=43>St. Paul?s Hospital Norovirus Update

</TD></TR><TR><TD height=22></TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>Updated: Monday, January 17, 2011 - 1:50 p.m.

St. Paul?s Hospital is currently caring for nine patients with norovirus or gastrointestinal illness - a decrease of nine patients since information was last provided on Friday, January 14. The hospital remains in a norovirus outbreak situation with a total number of cases now at 30 patients and 38 staff members since the outbreak was declared. The increase in staff and patient cases are a combination of new cases and others that have been investigated over the past several days.

No additional units at St. Paul?s have been included in the norovirus outbreak. Three units were declared as outbreaks and closed to visitors and admissions on January 5, January 11 and January 12. The end of an outbreak may be declared by the infection control officer once 96 hours has passed since the last patient or staff member exhibited norovirus symptoms.

The hospital nursing units remain closed to visitors and the community until further notice, except for scheduled appointments, emergencies or family members approved to visit a terminally or critically ill patient. Staff, volunteers, physicians and students are permitted to enter St. Paul?s Hospital but will be asked for employee identification upon arrival.
Community members are reminded that norovirus is very easily transmitted through contaminated surfaces, food or water. Individuals can help stop the spread of norovirus by practicing excellent hand hygiene and staying at home if you are ill with symptoms. If you have questions or concerns, you are asked to contact your care provider or the provincial HealthLine at 1-877-800-0002.

Saskatoon Health Region asks the community to use hospital emergency departments for true emergencies only such as sudden chest pain, difficulty breathing, sudden shortness of breath or sudden and severe headache. Norovirus does not require emergency treatment and suspected cases should be cared for at home to prevent further spread in the community.
http://saskatoonhealthregion.ca/news_you_need/media_centre/media/2011/norovirus.htm


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Saskatchewan - Norovirus outbreak at St. Paul's Hospital and Regina General Hospital

Saskatchewan - Norovirus outbreak at St. Paul's Hospital and Regina General Hospital

<TABLE border=0 cellSpacing=0 summary="Saskatoon Health Region Your Health main content area" cellPadding=0 width=650 align=center><TBODY><TR><TD height=43>Two of three norovirus outbreak units reopen at St. Paul?s Hospital


</TD></TR><TR><TD height=22></TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top>(January 20, 2011), Saskatoon ? St. Paul?s Hospital has reopened two of three outbreak units (6th Medicine and 5B Surgery) to new admissions after a series of norovirus outbreaks declared since January 5, 2011. Half of the 5th Medicine unit remains closed to new admissions until 96 hours have passed since the last symptom of norovirus or gastrointestinal illness. The total number of cases of norovirus or gastrointestinal illness remains at 32 patients and 46 staff members.

Visitor restrictions to one half of 5th Medicine ? the remaining outbreak unit ? will continue until the outbreak is declared over and the unit reopens to new admissions. Visitor restrictions to the remainder of the hospital will remain in place until Friday, January 21. No additional units at St. Paul?s have been included in the norovirus outbreak.

The community is reminded that norovirus is still present in the community and very easily transmitted through contaminated surfaces, food or water. You can help stop the spread of norovirus by practicing excellent hand hygiene, staying at home if you are ill with symptoms of norovirus, or contacting your care provider or the provincial HealthLine at 1-877-800-0002.


St. Paul?s Hospital mass will proceed as planned on Sunday, January 23, 2011.

The memorial service on January 29 will also proceed as planned.

http://www.saskatoonhealthregion.ca/news_you_need/media_centre/media/2011/news_012011.htm



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Saskatchewan - Norovirus outbreak at St. Paul's Hospital and Regina General Hospital

Saskatchewan - Norovirus outbreak at St. Paul's Hospital and Regina General Hospital

Norovirus hits Regina General Hospital​

Last Updated: Thursday, January 20, 2011 | 4:21 PM CST CBC News ​


An outbreak of norovirus at the Regina General Hospital has led to visitor restrictions at the facility.​

"The public is urged not to visit the Regina General Hospital unless absolutely necessary," the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region said in a news release issued Thursday.​

According to the region, four patients in the psychiatry ward at the hospital were confirmed Wednesday night to have contracted the illness.​


Read more: http://www.cbc.ca/canada/saskatchew...us-regina-saskatoon-110120.html#ixzz1BgarnIKW
 
Re: Saskatchewan - Norovirus cases 2011

Spread of norovirus at Regina General Hospital slows

Visits to General Hospital are still reduced though

Reported By Dianne Bankay
Posted January 22, 2011 - 7:57pm

After six people contracted norovirus in Regina, there is some good news to report Saturday.

Jim Slater, executive director of diagnostics and infectious diseases with the Regina Qu'Appelle Health Region, says there are no new cases in the last 24 hours.

More...
http://www.newstalk980.com/story/20110122/46007
 
Re: Saskatchewan - Norovirus cases 2011

Immediate Release
Date: January 21, 2011​

Norovirus Confirmed in Shaunavon Long Term Care Facility
The Cypress Health Region has received confirmation from the Saskatchewan Disease Control Laboratory that Norovirus
has been detected in the long term care facility in Shaunavon.​


This confirmation was in relation to samples from individual residents who were experiencing flu-like symptoms.​

Norovirus is commonly known as the stomach or 24 hour flu . Norovirus is an enteric
illness which is spread through the fecal/oral route, and is known for its quick spread
and relapse. The best way to prevent the spread of any enteric illness including
Norovirus is by thorough and frequent handwashing.​

An outbreak was officially declared on January 12th on the long term care side of the
Shaunavon Hospital & Care Centre. Under the guidance of Dr. David Torr, Consulting
Medical Health Officer for the Cypress Health Region, an outbreak is declared in a
facility when there is an unusual or abnormal amount of illness in clients, residents, or
staff members. This is typically defined as two or more cases (ex: residents) with two or more similar signs and symptoms.​

When an outbreak is declared in a facility the health region restricts visitation to
residents, reschedules all events and planned gatherings, introduces enhanced
cleaning practices, and ensures that all of these are implemented by regular site visits
from the public health team.​

Jacqualine Treen is the Senior Public Health Inspector for Cypress Health and she is
emphasizing that the public keep up their efforts in reducing the spread of viruses. We
are aware that many communities within the province and the region are facing a higher incidence
of individuals affected by flu-like symptoms as of late. Frequent handwashingis the best way
to prevent spreading illness and is the best way to protect yourself and those around you.​

( more... )

http://www.cypresshealth.ca/documents/01_21_11-norovirusconfirmedinShaunavon.pdf

 
Re: Saskatchewan - Norovirus cases 2011

St. Paul?s Hospital declares end of norovirus outbreak

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 2:41 PM

SASKATOON ? St. Paul?s Hospital reopened 5th Medicine to new admissions and visitors on Monday?the last of three units to reopen after being affected by norovirus outbreaks since January 5. The outbreak is now declared over.

No new cases of norovirus have been identified and the total number of norovirus or gastrointestinal illness cases remains at 32 patients and 46 staff members. All units of the hospital have now returned to regular protocol for new admissions and visitors.

More...
http://www.globalwinnipeg.com/Paul+Hospital+declares+norovirus+outbreak/4164842/story.html
 
Re: Saskatchewan - Norovirus cases 2011

Norovirus symptoms found in some at Saskatoon Psychiatric Centre

Those with symptoms isolated

Reported By Bre McAdam
Posted January 26, 2011 - 1:29pm

Fourteen people are being confined at the Regional Psychiatric Centre in Saskatoon as of Wednesday afternoon after showing the signs and symptoms of norovirus.

More...
http://www.newstalk650.com/story/20110126/46159
 
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