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A mould outbreak at Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital led to ICU and ward closures, with cancer patients moved and ongoing health risks due to persistent airborne mould.
A mould crisis at Calvary Mater Newcastle Hospital has forced the closure of its ICU and several wards, with cancer patients relocated.
Air quality tests found elevated levels of Aspergillus fumigatus in the ICU and three other rooms, posing risks to vulnerable patients.
Despite deep cleaning and deployment of air purifiers, staff say mould persists throughout the ventilation system, citing long-standing HVAC and humidity issues.
The Minns government confirmed cladding remediation and HVAC upgrades are underway, with full repairs expected to take months.
NSW Health said work began January 14, and ongoing air testing continues.
Staff report psychological distress and distrust in leadership, while a study linked the hospital to higher-than-expected pneumonia deaths.
Un brote de moho en el Hospital Calvary Mater Newcastle llevó a la UCI y al cierre de salas, con pacientes con cáncer trasladados y riesgos para la salud continuos debido al moho persistente en el aire.