Norovirus: Advice on symptoms and treatment
Winter Vomiting Bug is also known as norovirus, it is highly contagious. See here for advice on symptoms and where to find advice.
Norovirus outbreak: what to do if you feel ill
The Health Protection Agency has issued guidance on what to do if you think you have norovirus.
Norovirus outbreak: what to do if you feel unwell?
As cases of the norovirus soar across the UK, fresh guidance is issued by clinicians on how to treat the symptoms.
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Five areas of the hospital are closed to new admissions
Norovirus outbreak closes Birmingham Heartlands Hospital
Birmingham Heartlands Hospital is closed to visitors because of an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug, Norovirus.
All wards are closed except for the intensive care ward.
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Legal action over 'passengers cruise virus'
A man from Birmingham is suing P and O after he fell ill on a cruise to the Baltic. It's thought he'd caught norovirus along with three hundred other passengers.
Tonight the lawyer acting for him has demanded that the government reviews the guidelines it gives to cruise companies to deal with the disease. Mark Gough reports.
Cruise virus passengers take legal action
Passengers from Birmingham who travelled on a cruise ship infected with Norovirus are taking legal action. The Oriana docked in Southampton last week.
Concerns have been raised about how the outbreak was handled, but P&O say the health and safety of their passengers is a priority.
Further 11 outbreaks of Norovirus in hospitals across Midlands
New figures from the Health Protection Agency show there have been a further 11 confirmed or suspected outbreaks of norovirus in hospitals across the Midlands since December 3rd.
The total number of confirmed or suspected outbreaks in hospitals across the region since the start of July now stands at 100.
Norovirus outbreak: what to do if you feel ill
The Health Protection Agency has issued guidance on what to do if you think you have norovirus.
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Birmingham City Hospital hope virus-hit ward will reopen today
Staff at Birmingham City Hospital hope that one of the four wards closed after an outbreak of Norovirus will reopen today.
The remaining wards should open by the end of next week, with visitors allowed back at the same time.
Number of wards affected by Norovirus in the West Midlands
Between the 3rd and 4th December this is the number of wards closed due to the virus.
Number of wards closed (and wards affected in brackets)
Birmingham: 5 (5)
Black Country: 3 (11)
Staffordshire: 13 (14)
Arden: 5 (8)
West Mercia: 5 (11)
West Midlands: 31 (49)
Birmingham City Hospital remains closed to visitors
Birmingham City Hospital remains closed to visitors today after an outbreak of the winter vomiting bug, norovirus. Four wards are closed, one is due to open on Monday and visitors should be allowed from the end of next week.
There are some exceptions to the no visitor rule, including the maternity ward.
Follow this link to the ITV News page for advice if you feel unwell.
Norovirus outbreak: what to do if you feel unwell?
As cases of the norovirus soar across the UK, fresh guidance is issued by clinicians on how to treat the symptoms.
Read the full story