Enterovirus D-68 could be cause of surge of admissions at Ontario hospital
Respiratory illnesses also reported in Saskatchewan, Alberta, may be linked to enterovirus in U.S.
CBC News
Sep 16, 2014
Windsor Regional Hospital CEO David Musyj told CBC Windsor Morning host Tony Doucette that more than 10 children have been treated since Thursday, so the hospital is restricting visitation in its pediatric ward. Only adults aged 18 or older are allowed access.
Musyj said some children are being discharged, while others have been admitted. One child was sent to London, Ont., for further treatment.
“It’s not typical to see that many suffering from the same issues all at once,” Musyj said.
Link to U.S. enterovirus uncertain
Musyj said staff are not sure if enterovirus D-68 is to blame — the virus is currently affecting thousands of children in the United States.
A blood test would be required to make that determination, Musyj said. He said he’s waiting on the province to decide whether blood tests should be administered.
“We don’t do the testing ourselves. We had communication over the weekend with local public health and they’re going to get in contact with provincial public health and determine if blood tests should be done or need to be done and have that take place,” Musyj said.
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