Hospital continues to restrict visitors

North Bay General Hospital
Media Release

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The North Bay General Hospital continues to restrict visitors after confirming influenza in the facility.

The hospital is asking the public not to come to the hospital if they, or anyone in their family, have the flu or any flu-like symptoms.

Hospital officials have confirmed there are patients with influenza “A”; and there are other cases of gastro-like illness within the facility.

This year’s influenza vaccine matches the strain that is circulating, and the hospital still encourages everyone to be vaccinated. Visitors are reminded to wash their hands with the alcohol rinse provided in each lobby before entering and leaving the facility. Influenza is easily transmitted and can greatly affect patients and the staff providing care.

Symptoms of influenza include: fever, sore throat, chest congestion, nausea and/or vomiting, muscle aches and pain. Transmission is by respiratory droplets—a sneeze and direct or indirect contact from contaminated hands and surfaces. Adults are infectious in three to five days from the onset, and children are infectious up to seven days from onset. If you are experiencing flu-like symptoms, call Telehealth at 1-866-797-0000 for advice.

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