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Mick Pilling say's Not before time, it's the right move forward to challenge these Bugs & Viruses which linger under such carpets and floor coverings. Cleanliness starts at home, what we take into hospitals on the soles of our shoes and various other foot-ware hides within the carpets!

Carpets are being torn up in the region's hospitals to improve cleanliness on wards and stop bugs spreading.

Floors in medical wards at Hull Royal Infirmary, Castle Hill and Princess Royal hospitals are being stripped.

It is hoped the move will help stop the spread of illnesses such as the winter vomiting bug, which caused a number of ward closures last month.

Although surgical areas such as operating theatres have easy-to-clean hard floors, some wards, such as those caring for elderly patients, still have carpets.

Today, officials from Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust said hospitals were removing carpets and replacing them with vinyl flooring.

Trust microbiologist Dr Ralph Meigh said: "Over the past couple of years, the trust has experienced episodes of winter vomiting, which has drawn particular attention to the carpets.

"Carpets were popular in the past because they reduced noise levels on the wards and made them feel more homely, but it became evident during episodes of winter vomiting that carpets are very difficult to clean.

"As they become older and more stained, it has been our plan to replace them with hard floors."

A rolling programme to remove the carpets, some of which are 10 years old, is now under way at the three hospitals.

Dr Meigh said: "There have been numerous studies into carpeting in wards and they found carpet fitters often became ill with winter vomiting after lifting carpets.

"The carpets are not a hazard to the public's health, but are being taken out as part of a gradual refurbishment."

The winter vomiting bug can be transmitted through contact with an infected person or contaminated food, water or objects.

Symptoms include nausea followed by projectile vomiting and diarrhea. People with the illness may also experience fevers, headaches, aches and pains and lethargy.

Most people make a full recovery within 48 hours, but the very young or elderly can become dehydrated and may need medical treatment.

Sufferers should drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. People can help stop the spread of the virus by cleaning their hands rigorously, especially after using the toilet.

Mick Pilling says: The above should be carried out at all hospitals; I'm sure we would see a vast improvement and I believe less patients becoming ill?

WE'LL WIPE FLOOR WITH WINTER BUGS'
Mick Pilling say's Not before time, it's the right move forward to challenge these Bugs & Viruses which linger under such carpets and floor coverings. Cleanliness starts at home, what we take into hospitals on the soles of our shoes and various other foot-ware hides within the carpets! Carpets are being torn up in the region's hospitals to improve cleanliness on wards and stop bugs spreading. Floors in medical wards at Hull Royal Infirmary, Castle Hill and Princess Royal hospitals are being stripped. It is hoped the move will help stop the spread of illnesses such as the winter vomiting bug, which caused a number of ward closures last month. Although surgical areas such as operating theatres have easy-to-clean hard floors, some wards, such as those caring for elderly patients, still have carpets. Today, officials from Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust said hospitals were removing carpets and replacing them with vinyl flooring. Trust microbiologist Dr Ralph Meigh said: "Over the past couple of years, the trust has experienced episodes of winter vomiting, which has drawn particular attention to the carpets. "Carpets were popular in the past because they reduced noise levels on the wards and made them feel more homely, but it became evident during episodes of winter vomiting that carpets are very difficult to clean. "As they become older and more stained, it has been our plan to replace them with hard floors." A rolling programme to remove the carpets, some of which are 10 years old, is now under way at the three hospitals. Dr Meigh said: "There have been numerous studies into carpeting in wards and they found carpet fitters often became ill with winter vomiting after lifting carpets. "The carpets are not a hazard to the public's health, but are being taken out as part of a gradual refurbishment." The winter vomiting bug can be transmitted through contact with an infected person or contaminated food, water or objects. Symptoms include nausea followed by projectile vomiting and diarrhea. People with the illness may also experience fevers, headaches, aches and pains and lethargy. Most people make a full recovery within 48 hours, but the very young or elderly can become dehydrated and may need medical treatment. Sufferers should drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration. People can help stop the spread of the virus by cleaning their hands rigorously, especially after using the toilet. Mick Pilling says: The above should be carried out at all hospitals; I'm sure we would see a vast improvement and I believe less patients becoming ill?

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