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WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES BY DEPUTY P.V.F. LE CLAIRE OF ST. HELIER
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 28th APRIL 2009
Question
On how many occasions, if any, in the last 5 years have there been serious outbreaks of the Norovirus or other vomiting and diarrhoea type bugs in Jersey?
How many serious food poisoning admissions and/or treatments were classified or treated by the Hospital during the last 5 years?
Answer
In the 5 years to the end of 2008:
• There were 8 Norovirus outbreaks across all hospital sites.
• There have been 2 large confirmed food borne Norovirus outbreaks and an extended outbreak in summer 2005 affecting some 13 hotels, 3 coach tour businesses, the ferry and airport.
• There were 22 bacterial food borne outbreaks.
• 25 patients with food poisoning were admitted to hospital.