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Tokoroa Hospital norovirus updateTests back today confirm the diarrhoea and vomiting which hit more than 20 staff and patients at Tokoroa Hospital was norovirus.The hospital's inpatient ward reopened today although there is still one patient with diarrhoea who remains in isolation. Five staff remain sick and can return when they are symptom free for 48 hours. A terminal clean will be done at the 21-bed hospital. This involves removing everything portable from the rooms, such as linen and curtains - for washing - and medical equipment for sterilising; as well as cleaning every surface, including mattresses, cupboards and windows. Visitors with any illnesses are asked to still stay away from the hospital and to ring their GP or after hours the number is (07) 886 6111. More information about Norovirus Date: 14 August 2009 Mary Anne Gill Director Media and Communications Waikato District Health Board P.O. Box 934 Hamilton 3240 Ph: 07 834 3684 Mobile: 021 705 213 |