Primary school closed over suspected Norovirus outbreak affecting 1/5 of pupils
A primary school in Devon has been closed for today and tomorrow after a suspected outbreak of Norovirus.
67 pupils and six members of staff have been taken ill at Bovey Tracey Primary School.
Every child has now been collected from the school and have been asked not to return tomorrow.
What is Norovirus?
Norovirus is the most common stomach bug in the UK, affecting people of all ages. It is highly contagious and is transmitted by contact with contaminated surfaces, an infected person, or consumption of contaminated food or water.
The symptoms of norovirus are very distinctive - people often report a sudden onset of nausea followed by projectile vomiting and watery diarrhoea.