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Families ordered to stay indoors for 48 hours in warning from doctors


With cases of seasonal sickness on the rise, families have been advised what to do when taken ill – which sometimes can include staying indoors for as long as two days

As cases of norovirus surge across the UK, it's important to know how to prevent spreading the virus to other family members, especially when spending more time indoors. Despite families' best efforts to stay healthy, alcohol hand gels won't kill the norovirus bacteria. Some of the earliest symptoms include vomiting and diarrhoea (Image: GETTY)The NHS recommends handling contaminated linen and clothing with gloves if possible and washing them with detergent at a piping hot 60 degrees Celsius.

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