Georges Dumont Hospital (Photo: TDCB)

Bacteria Forces Temporary Visitor Suspension At Georges-Dumont Hospital

Tara Clow July 6, 2022 5:35 pm Last Updated on February 8, 2026 8:34 am

Visits have been temporarily suspended in the General Medicine and Step-Down Units at the Dr. Georges-L.-Dumont University Hospital Centre.

Vitalité Health Network says this is due to the presence of Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci (VRE) in patients on that unit.

That is a bacteria present in the gastrointestinal tract that can develop resistance to antibiotics..and can be spread from person to person.

This ban on visits will remain in place until further notice.

🛑 Les visites sont interdites jusqu’à nouvel ordre à l’Unité de médecine générale et soins intermédiaires du CHU Dr-Georges-L.-Dumont en raison de la présence d’entérocoques résistants à la vancomycine (ERV) chez des patients de cette unité. pic.twitter.com/53lnVsc85x

— Réseau de santé Vitalité (@VitaliteNB) July 6, 2022

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