Parents are being told to look out for signs of norovirus in their children as cases of the winter vomiting bug soar in schools and nurseries. Public Health Wales said the virus is extremely infectious and cases have been rising.
Norovirus, known as the winter vomiting bug has seen lots of children and staff off school as cases rise. Parents are being told not to send children back in until they are fully better.
Dr Christopher Williams, Consultant Epidemiologist for Public Health Wales, said: “Incidents involving diarrhoea and vomiting have increased in recent weeks in Wales, particularly in schools and nurseries. These are often caused by norovirus, a self-limiting but unpleasant infection. Laboratory reports are also at seasonally high levels."
Dr Williams added: “Norovirus infections are usually common at this time of year can spread easily, especially in settings such as schools, nurseries, care homes and healthcare facilities.
“Anyone with symptoms of diarrhoea and vomiting should stay at home and not attend work, school or nursery settings until 48 hours after symptoms have resolved.
