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New advice issued to stop spread of 'highly contagious bug'
- According to recent information from the UK Health Security Agency, the number of norovirus infections recorded during weeks 14 to 17 in 2025 was 156.9% higher than the average observed over the past five seasons across the UK.
- This surge followed a prior UKHSA warning about a potential second wave caused by changing virus strains, with immunity to one strain not protecting against others.
- Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that leads to symptoms like nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, spreading easily through contaminated food, air, and surfaces, making strict hand hygiene essential to prevent infection.
- UKHSA data shows outbreaks were 43.3% higher than average, with hospital admissions in February doubling last year’s rates, and advises handwashing with soap, avoiding healthcare visits while ill, and disinfecting surfaces with bleach.
- As a result, some hospitals like Belford in Scotland limited admissions and visitors, while officials emphasized staying home until 48 hours after symptoms stop to help stop the virus’s spread.
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