🚨 Important Update from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board 🚨
A warning has been issued due to a norovirus outbreak affecting several hospital sites. Please help reduce the spread of infection by only visiting hospitals if you’re feeling completely fit and healthy. 🤒
Executive Nurse Director, Jason Roberts, emphasises that norovirus can cause ward closures and strain hospital services. If you experience nausea, vomiting, or diarrhoea, avoid visiting hospitals until you’re symptom-free for at least 48 hours.
If you have an outpatient appointment but start feeling unwell, contact the department before attending. For healthcare advice or out-of-hours services, call 111 to speak with a clinician. 🏥
Most norovirus cases improve with rest and hydration at home within a few days. Still unsure about your symptoms? The NHS 111 Wales online symptom checker offers guidance.
Remember: The emergency unit is just for serious or life-threatening cases, so let’s keep it that way! 🆘 Hospital staff are following strict hygiene protocols to help manage the situation. If you’re staff and develop symptoms, stay home until you’re symptom-free for 48 hours.
Take care of yourselves and each other, and let’s work together to keep our hospitals safe! 💙