Vomiting bug crisis ‘worsening’

THE outbreak of the Winter Vomiting Bug at St Vincent’s Hospital in Dublin was described as a “worsening crisis” yesterday after another 22 members of staff fell ill with the virus.

Approximately 95 patients and 65 staff have the bug. A further 45 patients are showing symptoms of the virus, while 14 wards at the hospital remain closed to new admissions because of the outbreak.

The outbreak is increasing the strain on accident and emergency services and remaining wards.