Raigmore Ward Reopens After Norovirus

A ward at Raigmore hospital has reopened after a Norovirus outbreak.

Ward 7C has now been cleared of the vomiting bug.

Ward 5C remains closed to new admissions and visitors.

A deep clean of the ward will get underway with a view to reopening at a later date.

Dr Adam Brown, Consultant Microbiologist for NHS Highland said: "I’m pleased that we’ve been able to reopen Ward 7C and would like to thank members of the public for their cooperation and understanding during this period of closure.

“I would, however, like to remind people that Norovirus is still very active in the community so we would ask that everyone remain vigilant.

“If you, or anyone you live with, has had had any vomiting or diarrhoea within the previous 72hrs please do not come into the hospital.”

Iona McGauran, Interim Lead Nurse for Raigmore Hospital, praised all the staff for their hard work during the outbreak.

She said: “The ward staff and our infection prevention and control team have done an excellent job in keeping this outbreak as contained as much as possible while also ensuring that patients were getting the best possible care.

“Our domestic staff have again played a huge part and have done a sterling job in cleaning which has allowed us to reopen the ward.”