Two more cases of Norovirus confirmed at Regina General Hospital

Two more patients at the Regina General Hospital have fallen ill with Norovirus.

Psychiatry ward 1D will be closed to the public until further notice. The Regina Qu’Appelle Health Region says six patients are known to be affected. They have since been isolated and cleaning measures are taking place.

While the rest of the hospital is still open, the public is urged to not visit unless absolutely necessary.

Medical appointments are not being cancelled at this time.

Norovirus, formerly known as Norwalk-like virus, causes a stomach illness commonly referred to as stomach flu. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, abdominal cramps and low grade fever.