Attention all Brits! 🚨 As winter bugs come knocking, health experts are urging everyone to adopt a crucial dining hygiene tip to curb the spread of norovirus, the notorious ‘winter vomiting bug’. 🤢
Norovirus cases are skyrocketing, with recent stats showing a whopping 57% increase in NHS hospitals across England in just a week! 😱 This nasty virus causes sudden vomiting and diarrhoea, and it’s making NHS trusts hit ‘critical incident’ status due to overwhelming demands. At least ten trusts in England, and even the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board in Wales, have declared such incidents.
So, what’s the NHS advice to keep this bug at bay? Simply wash your hands with soap and water before preparing or eating food. 🧼 Remember, alcohol hand gels won’t do the trick against norovirus! 👐
Here’s how to shield yourself and others:
– Wash hands after using the loo or changing nappies
– Launder soiled clothes and bedding at 60C, separately
– Keep bathroom surfaces sanitised
– Avoid close contact with others until you’ve been symptom-free for 48 hours
Feeling unwell? Stay home and recover—most people feel better in two days. However, dial 111 if you’re worried about severe symptoms, especially in young children or if dehydration signs appear.
Let’s keep each other safe this winter. Share this to spread awareness, not the virus! 🌟 #StayHealthy #WinterWellness #NorovirusAlert