PEOPLE suffering from diarrhea or vomiting are being urged not to visit family and friends in hospital due to a surge in cases of Norovirus in the community.
Four wards at the Glasgow Royal Infirmary (GRI) are currently not accepting new patients as a result of an increased incidence of the virus.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said the virus had been particularly prevalent across the whole of Scotland over the last few weeks which had resulted in an increased incidence in wards.
None of the patients are giving any cause for concern, it said.
Wards with patients showing symptoms do not admit new patients as a precautionary measure and strict infection control measures are in place.
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Dr Huma Changez, Consultant Microbiologist/Infection Control Doctor, NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde, said: “It’s important that any visitors who have experienced any symptoms of diarrhoea or vomiting do not visit hospitals.
“I’d also urge hospital visitors to remember the importance of hand hygiene when entering and leaving hospital premises.
“The virus typically has a sudden onset and can spread quickly.
"Most people will recover from the virus within 24 or 48 hours. However, when people are very ill for other reasons, it can be more difficult for them to cope with diarrhea and vomiting.”
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