There has been an outbreak of Noro virus affecting a small number of patients in ward 8 at Noble’s hospital. Ward 8 has been temporarily closed to new admissions. Advice to members of the Public: 1. Visiting restrictions are in place in ward 8. Please cooperate with hospital staff; the restrictions are in place for your own protection and the protection of other vulnerable patients. 2. If you have symptoms of vomiting and/or diarrhoea, please: DO NOT attend Accident & Emergency (A&E) at Noble’s Hospital, Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) at Ramsey & District Cottage Hospital, your GP surgery or Manx Emergency Doctors (MED’s). If you need medical advice, please contact your Doctor by telephone. 3. Please wait for 48 hours after cessation of all your symptoms before returning to work/school, as you continue to shed the virus for 48 hours after you have completely recovered. Please do not visit any hospitals or old people’s homes during this period. 4. Please follow strict hygiene precautions if anyone at home has diarrhoea and/or vomiting. This includes scrupulous washing of hands, thorough cleaning of vomit using diluted bleach, cleaning toilet bowls with bleach, etc. - ENDS -