BlackburnNews.com file photo of Windsor Regional Hospital's Metropolitan Campus, July 16, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)BlackburnNews.com file photo of Windsor Regional Hospital's Metropolitan Campus, July 16, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
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Flu Outbreak Ends At Windsor Hospital

The Windsor Regional Hospital has announced that a flu outbreak at one of its campuses is officially over.

According to a news release, the Infection Prevention and Control Department has reported that the Influenza B Outbreak in the 6N unit at Met Campus has ended.

The news release states that the outbreak began on January 2 and was officially declared on January 8.

It is reported that two patients and three staff were affected by the outbreak.

A new case related to the outbreak has not developed since January 2 and no staff have reported a new onset of the illness since January 5.

Hospital staff are being advised to continue to take precautions to avoid spreading the virus.

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