Call for an instant quote 0345 90 80 161
Open Mon to Fri 09:00 - 17:30 | Sat 09:00 - 16:00 (GMT)
17 July 2012 08:46
Fever is a symptom of the condition
Beaches surrounding Lake Wazee in Wisconsin were closed by the Jackson County Health Department over the weekend after a suspected outbreak of norovirus.
The virus causes vomiting and diarrhoea as well as nausea, fever, aches and stomach pains and the symptoms can start within hours of exposure.
While generally people recover in a matter of days, it can lead to serious dehydration, which causes sufferers to be admitted to hospital.
Around 200 people are believed to have contracted the virus, which was discovered last week. Initially officials suspected food poisoning was the cause of the illness, but investigations suggest the lake itself may be the source of the virus.
While tests on the lake water have not revealed norovirus, public health officials have found sources of the virus on the beach. Samples from patients are being tested to try and confirm if the cases are indeed norovirus.
The lake water was due to be re-tested on Monday, and the beach will be re-opened if it is safe. Anyone planning on travelling to the area should check their medical travel insurance and ensure they are covered should they contract the virus.
23 June 2017
The fall in the value of the pound could pose a shock to British holidaymakers this summer, a currency expert has warned.
[more...]
22 June 2017
Britons have been warned that they could be banned from all-inclusive holidays unless they stop making bogus food poisoning claims.
21 June 2017
Holidaymakers could save themselves money by opting for self-catering breaks this summer, a report has shown.
20 June 2017
From trips abroad to days out closer to home, the school holidays can be a costly time for families.
17 June 2017
Debit and credit card charges are causing holidaymakers to "waste" more than £100 million each year, a new report has warned.
16 June 2017
Aggressive and potentially lethal prostate cancer could be detected more quickly thanks to a simple blood test, scientists have revealed.
15 June 2017
Many holidaymakers are over-estimating the benefits offered by European Health Insurance Cards (EHICs), a new study warns.
14 June 2017
British holidaymakers will benefit from the end of mobile roaming charges this week.
13 June 2017
UK holidaymakers could face higher costs in the months ahead following the collapse in the pound, the owner of a major travel firm has warned.
10 June 2017
Holidaymakers planning trips abroad in the coming days will be monitoring the progress of the pound closely following the surprise general election result.
09 June 2017
Family holidays to traditional hotspots like Menorca and Ibiza could end up costing more than far-flung destinations such as Orlando, Thailand and Bali, surprising new research suggests.
08 June 2017
Two of Europe's major budget airlines enjoyed strong passenger growth last month, as the summer holiday season got under way.