NHS campaign to stop norovirus spreading in Cornwall
A campaign has begun to stop the spread of norovirus in Cornwall. Leaflets and posters encouraging basic hygiene have been given to pharmacies, surgeries and hospitals, NHS Cornwall and Isles of Scilly said. Norovirus causes sickness and diarrhoea with some people needing medical treatment. Read the full article at the BBC website.
Cluster of Norovirus cases at Queen Elizabeth Hospital
The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority: The spokesperson for Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) made the following announcement today (November 25): A total of five babies (two male and three female, aged from 6 months to 31 months) and a student nurse at a paediatrics infant ward at QEH had presented with […]
Fazakerley Primary School closed due to norovirus
A LIVERPOOL primary school was forced to close today after being hit by a stomach bug. A total of 35 pupils and four staff at Fazakerley Primary School have come down with the highly contagious norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting disease. An announcement on the school’s website said it was being closed for […]
Why flying on planes can make you sick – and how to stop it
If you’re about to fly somewhere for Thanksgiving, you’re probably dreading the possibility that you’ll catch a bug along the way. And you’re not alone. Many people report coming down with something in the days following an airplane flight. It’s not like we’re all lining up to lick the lavatory handles — so why can’t […]
Cruiseships Illness Galore 2010
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta recorded 14 outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness on cruise ships visiting U.S. ports in 2010. A line-by-line breakdown: Carnival Cruise Lines Carnival Glory (10/9-10/16). 113 sickened. Cause: Unknown Celebrity Cruises Celebrity Mercury (2/15-2/26). 411 sickened. Cause: Norovirus Celebrity Millennium (2/22-3/5). 157 sickened. Cause: Norovirus Celebrity Mercury […]
