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03/04/2012
Six Donegal Nursing Home Deaths Investigated
Six people have died in a private nursing home in County Donegal within the last two weeks, with five deaths in the last five days.
The deaths occurred at Nazareth House in Fahan and it has been reported that these deaths may have been as a result of a respiratory type illness.
The HSE is fully investigating the matter and all appropriate treatment and control measures have been put in place.
All residents in the nursing home are currently receiving either active or preventative treatment.
Dr Peter Wright, Director of Public Health, HSE North West said: "The Public Health Department in HSE North West is closely managing and monitoring the situation. Respiratory illness is a common cause of death in older people. The Public Health team will work closely with the Nursing Home management to determine the nature of the illness. Samples have been sent to the National Viral Reference Laboratory for determination."
(LB/GK)
The deaths occurred at Nazareth House in Fahan and it has been reported that these deaths may have been as a result of a respiratory type illness.
The HSE is fully investigating the matter and all appropriate treatment and control measures have been put in place.
All residents in the nursing home are currently receiving either active or preventative treatment.
Dr Peter Wright, Director of Public Health, HSE North West said: "The Public Health Department in HSE North West is closely managing and monitoring the situation. Respiratory illness is a common cause of death in older people. The Public Health team will work closely with the Nursing Home management to determine the nature of the illness. Samples have been sent to the National Viral Reference Laboratory for determination."
(LB/GK)
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