Update on patients being treated for minor respiratory problems

31 May 2007 - issued at 3pm

Hunter New England Health wishes to advise that the 38 patients being treated at five hospitals are suffering from minor respiratory problems as a result of inhalation of fumes.

The patients are being treated at John Hunter Hospital, Maitland, Belmont and Kurri Kurri hospitals, as well as at Calvary Mater Newcastle.

All patients remain in a stable condition.

Contact: Communication Unit

Phone: 4985 5522