Wards reopen at Walsall Manor following Norovirus outbreak
Wards have re-opened at Walsall Manor Hospital following an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug norovirus.
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Health bosses had to close ward 12 and the swift discharge unit to patient admissions, transfers and visitors last week.
The action was taken to stop the illness spreading but affected areas have now been able to open again.
The virus lasts around two days and the only treatment required is plenty of fluid to maintain hydrated.
Even after the symptoms have cleared up people may still carry the virus and infect others up to three days afterwards.
