Otago hospital visitors restricted due to flu outbreakKim Bowden A flu outbreak has forced visitor restrictions at Dunstan Hospital in Central Otago. An outbreak of an "aggressive" flu strain has forced one of Central Otago's two hospitals to restrict visitors for fears it will quickly spread. "It's flu season so just be vigilant." Penno said this particular strain of flu, which had not been identified as yet, originated in the community and not inside the hospital. READ MORE:*Flu jab protects against deadly strain*Kids taught to sneeze safely as flu season hits*Masks for visitors who haven't had flu jab"We know that it's quite an aggressive form of it [and] we don't want it to spread any further," she said.

Source: Stuff July 14, 2016 00:17 UTC