Norovirus cases at Middlemore close to 100

By: Anna Cross | Latest Health News | Tuesday October 2 2012 15:45

Nearly one hundred people have norovirus after being exposed to the bug at Middlemore Hospital.

45 patients and 45 staff have been affected.

Anyone visiting the south Auckland hospital is asked to be symptom free for at least two days.

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