Don't go to work if you have these 2 symptoms, warns HSE
Don't go to work if you have these 2 symptoms, warns HSE | Dublin LiveNewsHealthHSENeed to knowIrish health officials urge people with symptoms to stay home from work and avoid hospitals as norovirus cases jump 43.8% in one weekNorovirus cases continue to surge across the country(Image: Getty Images)Irish health officials issue warning as norovirus cases surgeIrish health officials are urging people to stay away from work if they develop vomiting or diarrhoea, as norovirus cases surge across the country.The Health Service Executive reported 115 cases last week, marking a 43.8% jump from the 80 infections recorded the previous week. The Health Protection Surveillance Centre said norovirus is "currently circulating at very high levels in the community".Known as the winter vomiting bug, the virus spreads easily through close contact and contaminated surfaces, making outbreaks difficult to contain.The HSE is advising anyone with symptoms to stay home and avoid work or school for at least 48 hours after symptoms pass. People are also asked to avoid visiting hospitals, care homes or vulnerable individuals until fully recovered.Health officials warn that introducing norovirus into healthcare settings can lead to staff illness and service disruption. The HPSC said: "Your actions make a difference."To prevent spread, people should wash hands frequently with soap and water, as alcohol gels don't kill norovirus. Contaminated surfaces should be disinfected with bleach-based cleaners.The HSE said norovirus "usually clears up by itself in a few days" and can normally be managed at home with plenty of fluids.Follow dublinlive:At Reach and across our entities we and our partners use information collected through cookies and other identifiers from your device to improve experience on our site, analyse how it is used and to show personalised advertising. You can opt out of the sale or sharing of your data, at any time clicking the "Do Not Sell or Share my Data" button at the bottom of the webpage. Please note that your preferences are browser specific. Use of our website and any of our services represents your acceptance of the use of cookies and consent to the practices described in our Privacy Notice and Terms and Conditions.
