Norovirus Outbreak linked to the Caithness General Hospital in Wick, UK

Bankhead, KW1 5NS Scotland, United Kingdom

Caithness General Hospital announced that its Bignold Ward has been closed to new admissions due to a norovirus outbreak. Visiting to the ward has also been restricted to essential only. Several patients reported symptoms of diarrhea and/or vomiting.

In case you experience vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, report it now. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.

Source: www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/News/Pages/NorovirusBignoldWard.aspx