Visitor restrictions lifted in unit at Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Visitor restrictions have been lifted on Unit 8 at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Charlottetown after patients have recovered fromgastro-intestinal illness and influenza, the province said in a written release Thursday.

Unit 8 isforgeneral medical and acute stroke patients.

The restrictions were put in place on April 30 after 10 patients experienced symptoms ofgastro-intestinalillness or influenza.

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But the hospital said even with therestrictions lifted, everyone who is coming to the hospital whether to visit or for a testshould practice good hand hygiene to prevent the spread of illness.

"This includes cleaning their hands upon entering and leaving a patient's room, department, and the hospital. Alcohol hand rinse stations are available throughout the facility for this purpose," the release said.

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