The emergency department at Sault Area Hospital will be closed to visitors until further notice.  Hospital officials made the decision to restrict vistiors after noticing an increase in the number of patients attending emergency exhibiting Norovirus-like symptoms.  Exceptions may be permitted on compassionate grounds and at the discretion of staff.  Symptoms of Norovirus can include acute onset of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and or abdominal cramps.  The hosptial will continue to monitor the situation closely, including an ongoing review of any other direction or requests from staff.