154 Norovirus outbreaks happened in UK after COVID - 19 restrictions relaxation. As England has relaxed the COVID-19 restrictions is now suffering with another viral disease Norovirus. Health Agency of The United Kingdom , Public health England(PHE) has issued warning after sudden increase in the case of Norovirus as it is very much contagious. Norovirus is not a new disease . It is old disease but there is no proper medicine for its treatment. Now , it is being linked with coronavirus as coronavirus as decreased the immunity of infected persons and due to this they are being infected by another viruses due to weak immunity response.
According to PHE , 154 cases of Norovirus have been reported in England in five weeks. According to the health body of UK , the cases are 3 times the average of cases in five years. In addition , because they are highly contagious in Children so , the cases have been reported in educational fields , specially in nursery and childcare facilities.
What is norovirus?
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus which causes vomiting and diarrhea. It is also called as "winter vomiting bug" .
According to disease control and prevention , persons infected with norovirus can spread billions of virus particles together which makes it highly contagious.
Norovirus treatment
There is not any specific treatment of norovirus disease. It is cured by its curing its symptoms. To recover water loss , patients are advised to drink fluids.
Norovirus Vaccine
There is not any licensed vaccine for the protection against Norovirus.
Norovirus symptoms
It is easy to understand that how do you know if you have the norovirus.
Symptoms of norovirus are :-
- stomach pain
- nausea
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- muscle pain
- feeling illness
- cramps
- low fever
How long does norovirus actually lasts?
What is the first sign of norovirus?
stomach cramp , vomiting , muscle pains
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