Due to a significant rise in norovirus cases causing severe diarrhoea and vomiting, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a strict 'stay at home' warning. The report showed a 31.6 percent increase in cases between November 4 and 17, compared to the previous fortnight, with the highest increase among adults aged 65 and over. The UKHSA warns that the rise is earlier than usual and urges people to take precautions to prevent further spread.
A stern 'stay at home' warning has been issued due to a surge in cases of a nasty bug causing severe diarrhoea and vomiting. The UK Health Security Agency has reported a 31.6 per cent increase in norovirus cases between November 4 and 17, compared to the previous fortnight.
The UKHSA is now urging anyone displaying symptoms of the highly contagious virus to 'stay at home', to prevent further spread. People are being advised to wash their hands with soap and warm water and use bleach-based products to clean surfaces to help halt the spread of infections. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
The agency further detailed the symptoms of the illness, stating: "Nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea but can also include a high temperature, abdominal pain and aching limbs. Norovirus infections can cause dehydration, especially in vulnerable groups such as young children and older or immunocompromised people, so if you do get ill it is important to drink plenty of fluids during that time.
STAY AT HOME WARNING NOROVIRUS UK HEALTH SECURITY AGENCY DIARRHOEA VOMITING CONTAGIOUS VIRUS
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