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Increase of norovirus in England
4 years ago •source onmedica.com
England, United Kingdom
Public Health England (PHE) routine surveillance has shown that the number of outbreaks caused by norovirus has increased in recent weeks and it is possible that unusual or out-of-season increases in norovirus activity could be seen in the coming months.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 outbreaks has been mostly in educational settings, particularly in nursery and childcare facilities, with far more incidents reported to PHE than would be expected in the summer months.
PHE states that in the last 5 weeks, 154 outbreaks have been reported, compared to an average of 53 outbreaks reported over the same time period in the previous 5 years.
Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap frequently. Use bleach to clean and disinfect surfaces.
In case you experience vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, report it now. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
Source: www.onmedica.com/posts/norovirus-outbreaks-increasing-in-england | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea
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