Hospitals are under pressure and some have had to shut wards due to a surge in the winter vomiting virus. The bug, known as the norovirus, is easily passed on and can cause explosive vomiting and diarrhoea. Symptoms include nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting and a person may also have a high temperature, headache, aching arms and legs. A spokeswoman for the HSE said the Health Protection Surveillance Centre data showed winter vomiting bug notifications in Ireland tripled to more than 30 per week. She said: “High levels of norovirus activity can increase demand on healthcare facilities and staff.

Source: Irish Independent December 05, 2023 06:46 UTC