🚨 Norovirus Alert: ‘Six-Symptom’ Bug on the Rise! 🤒
Attention everyone! A pesky winter bug has been making waves across the UK, causing trouble in NHS hospitals. Norovirus, the notorious ‘vomiting bug’, has seen a significant surge, hitting the elderly the hardest. UK Health Security Agency reports reveal a whopping 60% rise in cases compared to usual seasonal numbers! 🚑
Recent figures show over 1,000 patients affected daily, with around 136 hospital beds being closed every day. The virus is spreading fast, leading to hospitals taking extra measures like ward closures and patient isolation.
🔍 So, what are the symptoms? The bug often arrives with a bang, causing sudden bouts of nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, high temperatures, headaches, body aches, and tummy pains. Typically, these symptoms last for one to three days, but it’s crucial to stay put at home during this time to avoid spreading it further.
Here are a few tips if you or your little one catch the bug:
– Stay hydrated! Drink plenty of fluids like water or broth.
– Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
– Get plenty of rest.
– Stay home until you’re symptom-free for at least 48 hours to prevent spreading the virus.
🦠 Norovirus spreads like wildfire through close contact, contaminated surfaces, and infected food. The virus can linger on surfaces for weeks, so thorough cleaning with bleach is key.
Stay informed, stay safe, and let’s beat this bug together! 💪 If symptoms worsen or last longer than three days, seek medical help straight away.
Remember, we’re all in this together, so let’s look out for one another. Share this information to keep everyone around you informed! 📢💙