Content originally from UK Health Security Agency
Laboratory reports of norovirus are increasing – with cases in the over 65s being over 30% higher than the pre-pandemic average. Outbreaks in care homes have also been increasing. We are reminding health and social care settings of the existing guidance on managing norovirus outbreaks to help stop the spread of infection.
It is also important, at this time, to remind people not to visit vulnerable people, particularly in care homes or hospital, while unwell with diarrhoea and vomiting until 48 hours after symptoms stop. Reminding people to take precautions such as practising good hand hygiene which includes thorough hand washing regularly but especially after using the toilet or an episode of illness and before eating or preparing food is vital to try and prevent the spread of norovirus.
For more information on Norovirus, read our blog.
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