20 beds closed in vomiting bug crisis

THE highly virulent winter vomiting bug has led to a crisis at one of the country’s biggest hospitals.

Sat, 19 Jan, 2008 - 00:00
Sean O’Riordan

Cork University Hospital has confirmed it is facing a crisis, with the bug infecting more than 40 patients this week and leading to the closure of 20 beds.

One-hour visitor restrictions now apply at the hospital.

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