Norovirus is known by a number of names — winter sickness, vomiting bug, or more simply as diarrhoea and vomiting or D&V. But whatever its name, it’s an unpleasant, although not usually a serious illness, which can wreak havoc on our hospitals every year.
It is the most common stomach bug in the UK and it affects people of all ages. There’s no specific cure so you have to let it run its course, but it should not last more than a couple of days – the infectious period usually lasts between 12 to 48 hours.
What we need from you: If you are planning a visit to one of our hospitals, please do not come if you have had you have had diarrhoea or a sickness bug within the last 72 hours. You are putting others who are more vulnerable than yourself, as well as staff, at risk.
View more information on norovirus here: ctmuhb.nhs.wales/patient-advice/norovirus-your-guide-to-keeping-norovirus-at-bay/