United Kingdom norovirus epidemic

The 2021 United Kingdom norovirus epidemic was caused in England. More than 154 were infected in London, during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic-Alpha variant.[1]

Norovirus epidemic in the United Kingdom
DiseaseNorovirus
LocationUnited Kingdom
First outbreakLondon
Index caseEngland
Arrival dateJuly 10, 2021 — April 9, 2022
Confirmed cases1,053
Active cases327

In July 2021, the United Kingdom imposed lockdown to prevent the spreading of virus in the capital. The cases have increased in surge of 5 years later exceeded three times higher than previous viruses.[2]

Cause

It is a type of norovirus that spreads inside a person. It will cause vomiting and diarrhea in patients. It targets the stomach and will cause severe pain.[3][4]

References

  1. "Norovirus outbreaks increasing in England".
  2. "Norovirus outbreaks increasing in England".
  3. Yasmin, F.; Ali, S. H.; Ullah, I. (2022). "Norovirus outbreak amid COVID-19 in the United Kingdom; priorities for achieving control". Journal of Medical Virology. 94 (3): 1232–1235. doi:10.1002/jmv.27426. PMC 8662166. PMID 34713915.
  4. Yasmin, Farah; Ali, Syed Hasan; Ullah, Irfan (2022). "Norovirus outbreak amid COVID‐19 in the United Kingdom; priorities for achieving control". Journal of Medical Virology. 94 (3): 1232–1235. doi:10.1002/jmv.27426. PMC 8662166. PMID 34713915.