FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 23, 2006

Officials at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit and Grandview Lodge have placed visitor restrictions on one wing of Grandview Lodge due to an enteric outbreak. Symptoms of nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are being investigated.

The C wing at Grandview Lodge is closed to all visitors. Admissions, discharges and transfers have been suspended.

Family members who are concerned about residents in the C wing are encouraged to phone the nursing station to pass on messages.

Officials at the Thunder Bay District Health Unit are continuing to investigate a respiratory outbreak in Pioneer Ridge located at 750 Tungsten Street. Similar restrictions are in place there.

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