Tag Archives: norovirus

UKHSA norovirus update – “wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water”

Warning reveals that sanitisers just don’t work in the face of rapid illness spread Norovirus [...]

Call for diligent handwashing across the UK as Kawasaki variant becomes dominant

New strain of norovirus seems to be sweeping the country Norovirus – also known as [...]

Teach hand washing to children at home and preschool says UKHSA

The best protection against norovirus and the flu says government agency Children across the country [...]

The case for hand washing as norovirus cases “surge”

Doctor reveals that gels are ineffective against it Good hand hygiene was deemed to be [...]

How soap and water washing can help reduce the impact of norovirus

Reducing the demands on health facilities is crucial at this time of year Norovirus – [...]

Norovirus: wash hands with soap and water in care home settings says HPSC

Guidance highlights the ineffectiveness of alcohol gels There has been an increase in the number [...]

Hand washing warning to care homes as norovirus cases reach ten year high

Highly infectious illness affecting many over 65 year olds Outbreaks of norovirus have reached “the [...]