Reports say ‘Norovirus’ is associated with the World Athletics Championships

Reports have surfaced suggesting that the ‘Norovirus‘ outbreak in London is associated with the World Athletics Championships.

Norovirus is often caught through close contact with someone carrying the virus or by touching contaminated surfaces or objects.

Dr Deborah Turbitt, PHE London deputy director for health protection, said:
“PHE has been notified of a confirmed outbreak of norovirus among people associated with the World Athletics Championships.”

She added “We have so far been made aware of approximately 50 people reporting illness and 4 of these cases have been confirmed as norovirus by laboratory testing.”

Norovirus can be very unpleasant but is rarely serious. Most people make a full recovery within 1 or 2 days, without treatment. It is important that people with diarrhoea and vomiting drink plenty of fluids to avoid dehydration.