2012 doom continues; UK puking guts out.

Well, it looks like doom on in the UK. But how bad is it - I know we have a lot of UK members so let's hear from them.

Last night microbiologist Professor Hugh Pennington, based at the University of Aberdeen, said: ‘This year it seems to have taken off earlier than in previous years.

‘It’s a nightmare because wards are closed, it’s a nightmare because staff are off, who are essential. And it’s obviously a nightmare for any patients in hospital who get it who are already pretty sick.’

Norovirus is normally brought into hospitals by patients, visiting relatives or even staff. It is also linked to outbreaks at schools and is responsible for many hospital admissions for young children.



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Last Edited by Billxam on 11/27/2012 03:10 PM