The number of people struck down with gastroenteritis in France continues to rise with most parts of the country affected by the spread of the stomach flu virus, known in French just as "gastro". Since the New Year the number of patients consulting a doctor for acute diarrhoea or sickness continues to rise. Normandy appears to be the region least affected as whole. And unlike flu it's not just older people who are susceptible to being struck down by the virus. Anyone struck down by acute sickness and diarrhoea is advised to stay well hydrated.

Source: The Local January 08, 2020 12:33 UTC