Outbreak of norovirus at Edmund Hillary Retirement Village
A outbreak of norovirus in all units of Remuera's Edmund Hillary Retirement Village has prompted emergency procedures to prevent further spread throughout the community.
There are 730 residents at Ryman's Edmund Hillary Retirement Village and public health specialist Auckland Regional Public Health Service (ARPHS), Dr Jay Harrower, said currently 270 residents have been infected.
Norovirus is a vomiting and diarrhoea virus that is easily spread and can survive on surfaces even after cleaning with disinfectants. The virus can still be infectious for up to two weeks after symptoms have ceased.
"We have put into place public health measures including quarantine procedures for the unwell residents as well as closure to visitors and enhanced infection control."
Ways to prevent the spread of norovirus:
• Frequently clean as the virus can live for long periods of time on surfaces, toilet seats and bench tops. Cleaning fluids containing sodium hypochlorite such as bleach are recommended.
• Do not share food, drink bottles or have unnecessary direct contact with unwell people.
• Increase hand hygiene by 20 seconds hand washing and 20 seconds hand drying after going to the toilet, before preparing or eating food, and after contact with unwell people or pets.
Story: Newstalk ZB
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