It’s the bug sweeping the UK after a 75 percent surge in cases but many thousands of people are unknowingly committing a norovirus mistake that actually spreads it more widely. Norovirus can cause vomiting and diarrhoea in its unfortunate victims and puts people out of action for days battling to stay hydrated. For children and … Read more
People are being urged not to go to work or school due to a virus sweeping the UK. The UK Health Security Agency has issued an urgent warning over cases of norovirus, which have seen a sharp increase in the past few weeks. The UKHSA said norovirus reports are “still high for this time of … Read more
With spring finally on the way it could be easy to presume we are safe from certain dreaded winter illnesses. While it is true that infections such as flu and Covid spread more easily in colder weather, it does not mean they disappear altogether as temperatures rise. Now health bosses are warning of signs of … Read more
As reported, cases of the dreaded “winter vomiting bug” have been spreading through the UK. NHS data has shown the number of people affected by norovirus has doubled this winter compared to the same time last year. Although unpleasant, symptoms of this bug typically clear up within two days. But it can cause a more … Read more
With all the different viruses that spread in the colder months it feels almost inevitable that we will come down with some kind of winter bug. The cooler temperatures as well as the fact we spend more time indoors with other people makes certain illnesses more easily spread. While cases of Covid have remained high … Read more
With the cold weather wearing down your body’s defences against infection and festive gatherings prompting people to flock indoors, winter bugs tend to thrive during this period. A GP has revealed two winter illnesses that are especially prominent in the UK during this time. Dr Anita Raja, NHS GP based in Birmingham, told Express.co.uk: “In … Read more