New Norovirus Strain Prompts Isolation and Prevention Measures in UK
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued guidance on managing a new strain of norovirus, dubbed the 'Kawasaki' bug, which is responsible for 70% of norovirus infections in the UK. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhoea, with additional symptoms like high temperature and aching limbs. Infected individuals are advised to stay home for 48 hours after symptoms cease to prevent spreading the virus. UK law allows employees to take up to seven days of sick leave without proof, providing some relief for those affected.