BENDIGO Health is currently managing a gastro outbreak at its medical unit.
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A Bendigo Health spokesperson said several patients were affected and had been isolated.
"Bendigo Health’s Infection Prevention Control service responded quickly after the first cases were reported, including notifying the Department of Health, Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing and City of Greater Bendigo," the spokesperson said.
"Infection prevention control practices are in place and Bendigo Health staff continue to work with the Department of Health and the City of Greater Bendigo environmental health officers, who are investigating the cause of the gastro outbreak.
"People are asked not to visit Bendigo Health’s Medical Unit, unless absolutely necessary."