According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), norovirus cases remain high in the UK. Amy Douglas, lead epidemiologist at the UKHSA, stated, "Norovirus remains high but has started to decrease in recent weeks. " UKHSA figures show that people over the age of 65 have been worst hit by norovirus.
5% higher than the five-season average. The specific measures being taken by UKHSA to further reduce norovirus cases are not detailed. The total number of norovirus cases reported in the UK this season is unknown.
Norovirus remains high but has started to decrease in recent weeks. Cases remain highest among people aged 65 years and over.
The UKHSA and NHS advise people with diarrhoea and vomiting to stay home for 48 hours after symptoms stop. Douglas added, "If you have diarrhoea and vomiting, don’t return to work, school or nursery until 48 hours after your symptoms have stopped and don’t prepare food for others in that time either. " Norovirus symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, high temperature, headaches, stomach cramps, and body aches, according to the NHS.
Douglas emphasized, "Wash your hands with soap and warm water and use bleach-based products to clean surfaces to help stop infections spreading. " The NHS advises people to call 111 if they or their child has diarrhoea for more than seven days or vomiting for more than two days.
Wash your hands with soap and warm water and use bleach-based products to clean surfaces to help stop infections spreading. Alcohol gels do not kill norovirus so don’t rely on these alone.
If you have diarrhoea and vomiting, don’t return to work, school or nursery until 48 hours after your symptoms have stopped and don’t prepare food for others in that time either. If you are unwell, avoid visiting people in hospitals and care homes to prevent passing on the infection to those who are the most vulnerable.