The Food Standards Agency released a helpful video explaining the truth about norovirus, and providing tips on how to avoid it during flu season.
READ MORE:Brits were today warned against taking one common pain relief medication to combat norovirus.
But experts have now advised people to steer clear of Ibuprofen over fears it could irritate the stomach lining. Figures released by the UK Health Security Agency yesterday revealed cases of the winter bug jumped 41 per cent in just a fortnight Since the start of the 2024/2025 season, the number of norovirus outbreaks reported in hospital settings is also 37 per cent higher than the five-year average.
The bug is spread through close contact with someone who is infected; touching surfaces or objects that have the virus on them, and then touching the mouth; as well as eating food that's been handled by someone with norovirus.Read More Now it's a QUADRUPLEDEMIC: Experts warns UK of FOUR highly contagious winter bugs sweeping the country Norovirus can show similar symptoms to Covid, with both viruses causing chills, fever and headaches.
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