10 hit by home flu outbreak

A spokesperson for the Western Health and Social Care Trust (Western Trust), said: “The Trust can confirm that a number of residents at Seymour Gardens Care Home, Londonderry are currently being treated for flu-like illness. The Trust has informed the families of the residents and is discouraging all visiting at this stage.

“The Trust’s Infection Prevention and Control team is continuing to provide advice and increased infection control measures have been taken at the care home.

“Ten residents in total are receiving antibiotic treatment and there is no immediate concern for any particular resident. The Trust is closely monitoring the situation and has informed the Public Health Agency (PHA).”