United Kingdom norovirus epidemic
| Norovirus epidemic in the United Kingdom | |
|---|---|
| Disease | Norovirus |
| Virus strain | Bug norovirus |
| Location | United Kingdom |
| First outbreak | London |
| Index case | England |
| Arrival date | July 10, 2021 — April 9, 2022 |
| Confirmed cases | 1,053 |
| Active cases | 327 |
The 2021 United Kingdom norovirus epidemic was caused in England. More than 154 were infected in London, during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic-Alpha variant.[1]
In July 2021, the United Kingdom imposed lockdown to prevent the spreading of virus in the capital. The cases have increased in surge of 5 years later exceeded three times higher than previous viruses.[2]
Cause
[change | change source]It is a type of norovirus that spreads inside a person. It will cause vomiting and diarrhea in patients. It targets the stomach and will cause severe pain.[3][4]
References
[change | change source]- ↑ "Norovirus outbreaks increasing in England".
- ↑ "Norovirus outbreaks increasing in England".
- ↑ Yasmin, F.; Ali, S. H.; Ullah, I. (2022). "Norovirus outbreak amid COVID-19 in the United Kingdom; priorities for achieving control". Journal of Medical Virology. 94 (3): 1232–1235. doi:10.1002/jmv.27426. PMC 8662166. PMID 34713915.
- ↑ Yasmin, Farah; Ali, Syed Hasan; Ullah, Irfan (2022). "Norovirus outbreak amid COVID‐19 in the United Kingdom; priorities for achieving control". Journal of Medical Virology. 94 (3): 1232–1235. doi:10.1002/jmv.27426. PMC 8662166. PMID 34713915.
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