Four women and their newborn babies were struck down by E coli, which was likely brought into the maternity ward by another patient\u2019s child.<\/p>\n
In light of the troubling situation, Dr Turner (Stephen McGann) was forced to close both the maternity home and the surgery. \u201cThat\u2019s such an extreme step,\u201d said Shelagh (Laura Main)<\/span>, but if the infection was to be contained, that was the only option available to them.<\/p>\n A short time later, she <\/span>also fell ill and had to hang up her uniform, leaving the team<\/a> short-staffed. That would be taxing enough in less concerning circumstances, but with the babies requiring round-the-clock care, Sister Monica Joan (Judy Parfitt) risked her own health by stepping into Shelagh\u2019s shoes alongside Dr Turner, Trixie (Helen George) and Timothy (Max Macmillan).<\/p>\n Lockdown was imposed for several days, with Trixie in particular finding her time away from Matthew<\/a> (Olly Rix) especially difficult.<\/p> But despite one very close call with Vinita Khatri\u2019s child, tragedy was averted, with all of the mothers and their babies returning home safely.<\/p>\n Shelagh also made a full recovery and the doors to the maternity home and surgery were opened once again. There are rocky times ahead<\/a> for Nonnatus House but thankfully, this is one story that has a happy ending.<\/p> ![\"""\"](\""https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2023\/01\/helen-george-b81d060.jpg?quality=90&resize=620%2C413"\" "\\"\"\"\\"\/")
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