Deep clean for Portstewart care home

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Madelayne Court Care Home in Portstewart, has undergone a deep clean after an ‘increase in cases’ of D&V.

A spokesperson for the home said “Madelayne Court have experienced an outbreak of D&V. To prevent spread, correct infection control outbreak measures were put in place following industry-standard procedure; appropriate notices displayed, isolating all symptomatic residents, informing GP’s, personal protective equipment used by staff and stopping the movements of staff between floors and units.

There have been no new cases of D&V reported since yesterday, therefore the best practice guidance followed has proven successful and has avoided spread to residents and public.”