Urgent 'stay at home' warning issued as violent diarrhoea bug cases surge
dailyrecord.co.ukA 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 (UKHSA) has reported a 31.6 per cent increase in norovirus cases between November 4 and 17, compared to the previous fortnight.The agency's report stated: "Norovirus activity is now increasing again across all age groups, with the biggest increase in adults, particularly adults aged 65 years and over."The total number of cases reported were nearly double the usual amount for this time of year, according to the UKHSA.
The health watchdog noted that the rise in cases "has begun earlier than usual".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.
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