It’s reported that between 600,000 and a million people catch Norovirus each year. Recent NHS data has also revealed that Norovirus infections have increased by around 29 percent between 23rd September and October 9th. This is double the usual outbreak for this time of year. But what exactly is Norovirus?
Well, it’s more commonly known as the winter vomiting bug, a stomach bug that brings with it, vomiting and diarrhoea.
Well, it’s more commonly known as the winter vomiting bug, a stomach bug that brings with it, vomiting and diarrhoea.
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00:00It's reported that between 600,000 and a million people catch Neurovirus each year.
00:06Recent NHS data has also revealed that Neurovirus infections have increased by around 29% between
00:13the 23rd of September and the 9th of October. This is double the usual outbreak for this
00:18time of year.
00:19But what exactly is Neurovirus?
00:21Well, it's more commonly known as the winter vomiting bug, a stomach bug that brings with
00:25it vomiting and diarrhoea.
00:27The UK Health Security Agency has reported that the surge for cases this year has been
00:32driven by the Kawasaki strain.
00:34Whilst the bug can occur at any time of the year, the seasonal pattern it follows often
00:39sees increased virus activity in the colder months.
00:42So far this year, almost 3,000 cases of Neurovirus have been confirmed in lab tests, well over
00:48double the five-year average.
00:50And experts say the number is the tip of the iceberg of those infected, as most people
00:54just stay at home ill and never get a test.
00:56The bug is highly contagious and reportedly spreads easily in places like hospitals, schools
01:02and offices.