Pseudomonas update, 24 January 2012
Yesterday's possible case of Pseudomonas infection relating to the outbreak at the neonatal unit in the Royal Jubilee Maternity Hospital has been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases to seven.
It was also confirmed during a regional update yesterday that there are no reports of any new babies having the Pseudomonas bacteria on their skin as a result of the outbreak.
The regional update was attended by representatives from the Department of Health, five Trusts, the PHA, the Health and Social Care Board and the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
The Health Minister made a more detailed statement to the Assembly yesterday afternoon, the full statement can be viewed at: http://www.dhsspsni.gov.uk/pseudomonas-statement
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