MRSA epidemic in Eindhoven

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An MRSA epidemic has been declared in the De Weerde nursing home in Eindhoven. 11 residents and nine employees have been infected with the bacteria, a spokesperson for the nursing home said on Wednesday. After a resident was found to be infected with the bacteria on 12 August, the institution tested other residents and carers working in the same ward. 19 of them appear to be infected. The residents infected with MRSA have been kept isolated from the other residents since the infection was found. The infected workers have been treated but have now resumed their duties wearing protective clothing. The infection seems to have been limited to a single ward.