Norovirus

There have been 80 recorded cases of norovirus in the first 10 weeks of 2023 in the region of Cavan, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and North Dublin and over 390 ...

[HSE websit](https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/norovirus/)e to find out more about the norovirus. He said “norovirus is very easily spread between people, but it also lasts for a long time on surfaces, and if you touch a surface contaminated with norovirus and then touch your mouth, this can make you sick. Do not visit your GP’s surgery without phoning ahead first."

The HSE has asked people to be aware of symptoms of norovirus - also known as the winter vomiting bug - as cases of the infection have reached almost four ...

Please review their details and accept them to load the content. The HSE has said that young children and elderly people have been the most affected, with 50% of cases seen in those over the age of 65, and 28% of cases seen in children under five. The HSE has asked people to be aware of symptoms of norovirus, as cases of the infection have reached almost four times the level they were at this time last year.

The HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is asking people to be aware of the symptoms of norovirus and to learn how to help stop the spread of ...

Young children and elderly people have been the most affected with half of cases (50%) aged over 65 years and (28%) of cases aged under 5 years. The HSE’s Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is asking people to be aware of the symptoms of norovirus and to learn how to help stop the spread of infection as cases of the virus are increasing in Ireland. This is almost four times the number of cases recorded in the first 10 weeks of 2022 (109).

The HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is asking people to be aware of the symptoms. Norovirus, also known as winter vomiting bug, is an easily ...

The HPSC say this is almost four times the number of cases recorded in the first 10 weeks of 2022 (109). In the first 10 weeks of 2023 there have been 394 cases of norovirus recorded. Cases of norovirus are on the rise again in Ireland, with nearly 400 recorded in the first 10 weeks of 2023.

Cases of the norovirus vomiting bug infection have reached almost four times the level they were at this time last year, prompting the HSE to advise people ...

It takes only a tiny number of norovirus particles to produce illness. It outlined that a fever often develops but that the infection is usually mild, with symptoms lasting 12-72 hours. Young children and elderly people have been the most affected, the HSE said, with 50% of cases seen in those over the age of 65, and 28% of cases seen in children under five.

Over 390 cases reported in 2023 to date - more than four times the amount report during the same period last year.

It is possible that levels of norovirus in Ireland will continue to rise further.” In the US and the UK, they have seen quite high levels of norovirus that are continuing to rise. In the first 10 weeks of 2023 there have been 394 cases of norovirus recorded. Dr McKeown continued, “Norovirus infection is usually mild and lasts only a day or two. This is the best way to protect other, often vulnerable people. Dr Paul McKeown, HPSC consultant in public health medicine, HSE said, “Norovirus is very easily spread between people, but it also lasts for a long time on surfaces, and if you touch a surface contaminated with norovirus and then touch your mouth, this can make you sick.

Cases of the norovirus vomiting bug infection have reached almost four times the level they were at this time last year, prompting the HSE to advise people ...

It takes only a tiny number of norovirus particles to produce illness. It outlined that a fever often develops but that the infection is usually mild, with symptoms lasting 12-72 hours. Young children and elderly people have been the most affected, the HSE said, with 50% of cases seen in those over the age of 65, and 28% of cases seen in children under five.

HSE-HPSC is asking people to be aware of the symptoms of norovirus and to learn how to help stop the spread of infection as cases of the virus are ...

In addition, new guidance on managing norovirus in residential care settings has been published by the HPSC [here](https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/gastroenteric/norovirus/guidanceandpublications/Interim%20Guidance%20Note%20on%20Managing%20Norovirus%20in%20Residential%20Care%20Settings.pdf). It is possible that levels of norovirus in Ireland will continue to rise further.” In the US and the UK, they have seen quite high levels of norovirus that are continuing to rise. Cleaning your hands with soap and water is the best protection against catching norovirus and it is important to note that alcohol hand gels do not work against the virus. This is almost four times the number of cases recorded in the first 10 weeks of 2022 (109). In the first 10 weeks of 2023 there have been 394 cases of norovirus recorded.

Today, Tuesday, The HSE's Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) is asking people to be aware of the symptoms of norovirus and to learn how to help .

This is almost four times the number of cases recorded in the first 10 weeks of 2022 (109). It is possible that levels of norovirus in Ireland will continue to rise further.” In the US and the UK, they have seen quite high levels of norovirus that are continuing to rise.