Brits have been cautioned that alcohol gel hand sanitisers won't halt the spread of the norovirus winter vomiting bug, which ...

“Alcohol gels do not kill norovirus. Wash your hands with soapy warm water and clean surfaces with bleach-based products ...

“Alcohol-based sanitisers work by dissolving the lipid envelope that surrounds many viruses. It is this envelope that enables ...

Norovirus symptoms include nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea but can also include a high temperature, abdominal pain and aching ...

The message comes as data published by UKHSA shows that Bristol has had the highest number of confirmed measles cases so far ...

Many could be at risk of being infected with the illness this half term, which spreads easily from person to person ...

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said that the disease is caused by a tiny parasite that anyone can catch ...

Norovirus is highly contagious and can cause vomiting and diarrhoea, high temperatures, and aches and pains all over the body ...

An urgent warning has been issued by the UK's health authority to stop the spread of a contagious virus of which cases are ...

Brits are being warned to be vigilant as cases of an "unpleasant" winter bug have soared 116% above the usual levels for this ...

According to the NHS website, the main symptoms of norovirus usually start suddenly and include feeling sick (or nausea), being sick, and diarrhoea. You may also experience a high temperature, ...