Increased Norovirus Risk in Care Homes
The 2024/2025 season has seen a high level of norovirus activity, which began earlier than usual. This is expected to result in increased outbreaks in care homes this winter. A letter from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) outlines the implications and recommendations for care homes. This includes information on infection and prevention control (IPC), reporting outbreaks to Health Protection Teams, supporting resident health and wellbeing and guidance for supported living settings.
There is also a
poster
which can be printed out to display information on norovirus, its symptoms, how to prevent its spread and advice on recovery.
For more information, contact the UKHSA at email: externalaffairs@ukhsa.gov.uk
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