爱尔兰今年报告诺罗病毒病例最多, 促请公众留在家中经常洗手。 Ireland reports highest norovirus cases this year, urging public to stay home and wash hands frequently.

爱尔兰健康保护监测中心警告,诺罗病毒水平很高,又称冬季呕吐虫,在3月16日终了的一周内报告了100例病例,是今年总数最高的。 The Health Protection Surveillance Centre in Ireland warns of high norovirus levels, also known as the winter vomiting bug, with 100 cases reported in the week ending March 16, the highest total this year. 诺罗病毒具有高度传染性,通过密切接触传播,并导致呕吐和腹泻。 Norovirus is highly infectious, spreading through close contact and causing vomiting and diarrhea. 受影响的人通常比较温和,但建议他们在症状平息后留在家中48小时,并避免急诊部门,而是通过电话与医生或药剂师联系。 While typically mild, those affected are advised to stay home for 48 hours after symptoms subside and to avoid emergency departments, contacting a GP or pharmacist by phone instead. 建议经常用肥皂洗手,以防止扩散。 Frequent handwashing with soap is recommended to prevent spread.