The number of cases of norovirus has soared with increasing outbreaks in nurseries and care homes as people mix more after lockdown restrictions eased. Public health chiefs have today urged people to limit the spread of the so-called winter vomiting bug.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) warned that “unusual or out-of-season increases” could be seen in the coming months. It says people should stay at home and avoid visiting elderly relatives if they have symptoms.
Norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, is highly infectious and easily transmitted through contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces. The UKHSA said the number of outbreaks increased during four weeks between the end of January and February, initially in educational settings and then in care homes.
