(Horizon) February 23, 2015 - Due to a number of patients who have become ill with nausea and vomiting, the Sackville Hospital's inpatient unit is temporarily closed. 

We are working with Infection Prevention and Control and infectious disease specialists to closely monitor the situation. We will reevaluate the situation in 48 hours.   

For updates, please visit the Notices section on the Horizon website at www.HorizonNB.ca .

If you have an urgent medical inquiry, contact your family physician, Tele-Care (dial toll-free 811) or call 911. 

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For more information contact:

Carolyn McCormack, APR
Media Relations
1-877-499-1899
Media@HorizonNB.ca
www.HorizonNB.ca