November 22, 2012 - The gastrointestinal outbreak at Bethammi Nursing Home has been declared over. Bethammi Nursing Home is located at St. Joseph’s Heritage, 63 Carrie Street.

The Health Unit is urging people to stay at home and refrain from visiting hospitals and long-term care facilities when feeling unwell to avoid spreading infections to those most vulnerable: young infants and children, the elderly and those with other chronic illnesses.

The Health Unit reminds the public to prevent getting and spreading both respiratory (e.g. influenza) and gastrointestinal infections by:

• Getting a seasonal flu shot from the Health Unit or local health care provider.
• Washing hands often, for at least 15 seconds with soap and warm water, or by using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Covering coughs/sneezes with the upper sleeve if no tissue is available.
• Putting all used tissues in the garbage right away.
• Staying at home if sick to avoid spreading infections to other
  

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