Uitbraak norovirus Limburg

Uitbraak norovirus Limburg

De instelling voor verstandelijk gehandicapten St. Anna in Heel is getroffen door een uitbraak van buikgriep,  hoogstwaarschijnlijk veroorzaakt door het Norovirus. Per jaar krijgen ongeveer 4,5 miljoen Nederlanders buikgriep, waarvan ongeveer een half miljoen veroorzaakt door het norovirus. Deze besmettelijke maagdarmziekte kan diarree en braken tot gevolg hebben. Maandag 21 november waren er 93 bewoners en personeelsleden besmet. Intussen zijn […]

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Noro virus linked with Fat Duck restaurant incident

Noro virus linked with Fat Duck restaurant incident

The norovirus is named as possible cause of the many illnesses of visitors to the world famous ‘Fat Duck’  Restaurant according to the Daily Mail. It is not impossible as the norovirus is known to keep cruiseships for weeks in a harbour. Tags: Bacteria, Cuisine, Fat Duck, illness, Restaurant, ships, Virus

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About Norovirus

    Noroviruses are highly contagious and are transmitted via the faeces and vomit of infected people, either through direct contact or throught contaminated objects or via food and water. The incubation period is one to three days.

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