The NHS is urging people to "stay home" if they experience vomiting or diarrhoea, with norovirus cases peaking over the two weeks leading up to December 8 – the most up-to-date figures available.
Also known as the "winter vomiting bug", the illness often causes some unpleasant symptoms.Earlier this month, NHS bosses said a large number of adult hospital beds had been "closed" due to outbreaks of diarrhoea and vomiting illnesses, such as norovirus.
They have implored people to avoid visiting medical settings if they come down with these symptoms.A new post from the official NHS X account reads: "Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting.
It can be very unpleasant, but usually goes away in about 2 days. If you catch it; stay home, rest and have plenty of fluids."Added guidance in an included link states that the main symptoms include feeling sick, being sick, and diarrhoea.