The hospital was officially opened in December
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Managers at Swindon's newly-opened Great Western Hospital have sealed off two more wards after a suspected outbreak of the Norwalk virus.
Two wards that had previously been closed were re-opened on Friday.
The outbreak started on 20 February, and the total number of infected patients now stands at 130.
A hospital spokesman says rigorous infection control is continuing.
December opening
The Norwalk virus causes severe stomach upsets, vomiting and nausea.
In January there was an outbreak of Norwalk at the Royal United Hospital in Bath.
Two wards were closed to new admissions and two wards were partially closed until the virus was contained.
The £170m Great Western Hospital was officially opened by the Duke of Edinburgh on Friday, 28 February. It opened to patients last December.
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