Visitors still not allowed in Unit 8 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown has extended restrictions on visitors to Unit 8.

Officials say the situation will be reassessed Monday morning as more information becomes available.

There have been five cases of gastrointestinal illness and five separate confirmed cases of influenza at the hospital, according to Health PEI.

On Monday, Health PEI announced visitor restrictions to Unit 8 the general medical and acute stroke unit and said it would reassess on Wednesday.

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