Highly infectious norovirus is similar to coronavirus: All you need to know – Mint

The world is still grappling with the COVID-19 pandemic and now another highly infectious virus is on a surge. Norovirus, which is also known as the vomiting bug, is highly infectious. Cases of norovirus have recently been recently increasing across England, Public Health England (PHE) said.

The British government today lifted pandemic restrictions on daily life in England, scrapping all social distancing in a step slammed by scientists and opposition parties as a dangerous leap into the unknown.

What is Norovirus?

Norovirus is a very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhoea. Anyone can get infected and sick with norovirus.

Similarities between coronavirus and Norovirus

Norovirus symptoms

The most common symptoms are - Diarrhoea, Vomiting, Nausea and Stomach pain.

How does Norovirus spread?

The virus spreads very easily and quickly

Precautions to be taken

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Highly infectious norovirus is similar to coronavirus: All you need to know - Mint