Norovirus: What is it?

2024-11-20 3,570

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.