Plea to stop spread of norovirus in schools

Children showing the symptoms of the norovirus should not be at school, as the virus is stronger than ever.

That's the message for parents from the Department of Health following an increase in the number of cases of the bug.

Schools re-opened yesterday and the Public Health Directorate is determined to get a hold on the infection which has showed no signs of slowing down.

In the past schools have had to close due to norovirus outbreaks - something the Department of Education and Children doesn't want to see a repeat of.

Director of Public Health Dr Kishore says the message remains the same - total isolation until 48 hours after the symptoms subside:

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