Cases of norovirus have been rising in the UK and health authorities are warning people to take "simple actions" to stop the spread.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is reminding the public of what they can do to reduce the spread of norovirus. The advice comes after r outine surveillance in England shows that the number of outbreaks caused by the vomiting bug has increased in recent weeks (four-week period from end of January to February). The spread was initially in educational settings and now in care homes.
Norovirus is highly infectious and causes vomiting and diarrhoea but usually passes in a couple of days. It is easily transmitted through contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces. The increase in reported outbreaks was initially in educational settings, particularly in nursery and childcare facilities, with 48% more incidents reported to UKHSA than would be expected. You can get more health news and other story updates by subscribing to our newsletters here.
