MRSA outbreak shutters common spaces at Western Hospital
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ALBERTON, P.E.I. — Western Hospital has declared an outbreak of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA on Nov. 8.
In a information launch, Well being P.E.I. mentioned though guests usually are not being restricted, widespread areas have been closed as a precaution.
MRSA is a micro organism that’s proof against sure sorts of antibiotics. The well being company mentioned its an infection prevention and management staff is working carefully with hospital workers and physicians to restrict the unfold.
Those that go to the hospital are reminded to steadily wash their palms and are discouraged from visiting a number of hospital rooms.
