Norovirus and other current restrictions (Virus outbreaks and other restrictions)

This page is to outline the current restrictions and reported outbreaks in Somerset due to viruses, such as Norovirus (diarrhoea and/or vomiting).

This information is provided by each organisation for the purposes of capacity management and reflects only those restrictions required by them.

Links on page to take to ASC website/UKHSA/Local Authority Public Health page to access data for outbreaks

Further information

For information or advice about a health concern or a particular virus outbreak, its symptoms and how to reduce the spread, as well as how to access data for outbreaks, please visit the websites below:

Further information about Norovirus

For information or advice about Norovirus, its symptoms and how to reduce the spread of the virus see:

NHS Choices – Norovirus

Norovirus, which causes diarrhoea and vomiting, is one of the most common stomach bugs in the UK. It’s also called the “winter vomiting bug” because it’s more common in winter, although you can catch it at any time of the year.

Norovirus can be very unpleasant but it usually clears up by itself in a few days.

NHS 111

If you or a family member are experiencing symptoms of Norovirus and you are concerned about your health telephone 111 .

NHS 111 is available 24 hours a day and is free to call from your home telephone or mobile.

Public Health England

For advice about a local outbreak of Norovirus in your community contact Public Health England. Tel: 0300 303 8162

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Please note:

This information is not live, for the latest information please visit the relevant trust website.

To facilitate patient transfer please ensure you have provider to provider discussions (eg trust to trust or trust to care home).

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Somerset NHS Foundation Trust – no restrictions reported

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Yeovil District Hospital – no restrictions reported

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Royal United Hospital – no restrictions reported 

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Weston General Hospital – no restrictions reported  

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