Visitor Precautions in Place for Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre in Twillingate

Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Health Services advises the public that visitor precautions are currently in place for the Medical Unit at Notre Dame Bay Memorial Health Centre located in Twillingate, effective Thursday, October 22, 2026.

Visitation on the medical unit is permitted; however, the public is being cautioned about the presence of gastrointestinal illness in the facility. For additional information, visitors may call 709-884-2131 ext. 5.

When visitor precautions are in effect, individuals should refrain from visiting unless necessary. Immediate family members should contact the facility before arriving. Those who do visit are asked to follow guidance as outlined by staff, which includes wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Visitor precautions are a series of infection control measures put in place to reduce the risk of spreading infectious diseases which are common in health-care facilities. They are designed to keep residents, families, staff and visitors healthy and safe. For more on infection prevention and control measures, please click here.

NL Health Services thanks the public for their understanding as we continue to focus on providing safe and quality care for the people of Newfoundland and Labrador.

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