Tag Archives: 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 [...]

Norovirus cases in care homes rising as hand washing guidance is given

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 [...]

Hand washing call as norovirus causes Community Hospital visitor closure

Warning that hand gels are ineffective against it Both inpatient wards at Bromyard Community Hospital [...]