Norovirus

• The UK has been witnessing a steady increase in the number of norovirus in recent weeks.

 ABOUT NOROVIRUS

• Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea.
• Norovirus spreads easily if a person comes in contact with someone who is has already been diagnosed with the virus.
• Norovirus causes stomach or intestine inflammation. This is known as acute gastroenteritis.
• Symptoms usually appear 12 to 48 hours after being exposed to the virus.
• While there is no specific treatment available to cure the virus, generic medications for diarrhoea and vomiting can help cure the disease.
• Most people recover from norovirus illness within one to three days.
• There is no vaccine available for norovirus.