Norovirus is also referred to as gastroenteritis, Norwalk and winter vomiting disease.
It is a community acquired infection that rapidly spreads through healthcare settings once introduced.
It is highly infectious and the main symptoms are sudden onset of projectile vomiting and diarrhoea.
Alert the IPC team if any patients develop symptoms of unexplained projectile vomiting or if two or more patients and/or staff develop symptoms of D&V. Wards and/or bays may be closed to admissions and patient movement will be kept to a minimum.
Strict isolation, hand hygiene and the use of PPE is necessary to limit the spread