Warning to the public as winter vomiting bug cases increase
Norovirus cases are on the rise in Ireland, but what are the symptoms? Cases of the winter vomiting bug are higher than ever, the HSPC has confirmed. According to the HSE, 394 cases of norovirus were recorded in the first 10 weeks of this year. This is four times the number of cases recorded in […]
3 years ago
Cases of norovirus are on the rise- here’s everything you need to know
With reports of norovirus spreading rapidly in parts of the UK, parents are now being warned to be prepared for a possible spike in Ireland. But what exactly is norovirus? Norovirus is better known as the winter vomiting bug, which is the most common stomach bug in Ireland. Between 10,000 and 20,000 people catch the […]
4 years ago
Doctors express concerns after Norovirus outbreak in children
The norovirus is highly contagious Doctors have expressed their concerns about an outbreak of norovirus in Ireland. It is believed 33 people in a childcare facility contracted the vomiting bug in October. The outbreak happened in the east of the country. 5 people contracted the virus in a hospital in the North-East of Ireland two […]
5 years ago
Why you should NEVER flush the loo with the lid up
The toilet seat is the source of much anguish in many households. Women want it up, men leave it down. Arguments ensue. What many people don’t know is that the seat should be the least of your worries, such are the abominable horrors that lurk underneath it. The lid, and the closing of it before […]
11 years ago