Perth Royal Infirmary ward closed due to norovirus
ByNews reporter
Picture of exterior of PRI to go with story of closure of Ward 6 (again!). Perth Royal Infirmary.
Tay ward at Perth Royal Infirmary was closed to new admissions following several cases of the winter vomiting bug, Norovirus.
The medicine for the elderly ward has been closed to new patients as a precaution to prevent the spread of the virus and infection control measures have been put in place.
An NHS Tayside spokesperson said, “Winter vomiting is extremely common at this time of year in the wider community.
“To help us minimise the spread of these bugs, we ask people who may be feeling unwell or experiencing vomiting and diarrhoea not to visit their friends and family members who are in hospital.
“We would urge them to stay away until at least 48 hours after they are free of all symptoms.”
Perth Royal Infirmary ward closed due to norovirus
