NEW ZEALAND: Dunedinites urged to wash hands - (Newstalk ZB)
August 21, 2008 – 8:47 pmOtago District Health Board is relying on people to wash their hands to help prevent the spread of norovirus.
A further four patients and four staff have developed symptoms since 5pm yesterday. There are currently 30 patients in isolation at Dunedin Hospital, and there are now three wards closed to admissions.
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http://www.extension.iastate.edu/foodsafety/news/fsnews.cfm?newsid=28168
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