A winter vomiting bug called Norovirus is sweeping through Britain at an alarming rate. According to a BBC news report, victims with diarrhea and vomiting are going to hospitals and infecting the staff and other patients with the highly contagious virus.
Hospital wards are being shut down because of the impact. With only a few exceptions, authorities are telling victims to stay away until they are symptom-free for at least 48 hours in an effort to control the spread. Schools and businesses are also being affected by the bug.
The virus has been confirmed in the United States as well. Kalamazoo, MI officials said lab tests confirmed the norovirus was responsible for closing the Washington Writer's Academy for two days this month. Cases have also been reported in Maryland, Indiana, Montana and elsewhere.
Authorities say washing hands goes a long way to prevent the disease. However, once infected, the illness runs its course in 1-2 days.
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