Tag: Norovirus
Diarrhoea & Vomiting – Do not attend A & E, unless advised
In the last two to three days, several patients with vomiting and/or diarrhoea caused by Norovirus (previously called the winter vomiting virus) have attended the A & E department at Noble’s Hospital without being advised to do so. In most cases the attendance at A & E was not necessary. Vomiting and diarrhoea caused by [...]
Cases of Diarrhoea & Vomiting on the Rise
The number of cases of diarrhoea and vomiting has shown an increase in the last two to three weeks. Most of these seem to be caused by a virus called the Norovirus (previously referred to as winter vomiting virus). The Public Health Directorate has prepared a leaflet and poster to raise awareness of the problem [...]
