The number of cases of diarrhoea and vomiting has shown an increase in the last two to three weeks.  Most of these seem to be caused by a virus called the Norovirus (previously referred to as winter vomiting virus).

The Public Health Directorate has prepared a leaflet and poster to raise awareness of the problem and detail ways of preventing the spread of the virus.

Available from their website:

http://www.gov.im/lib/docs/health/news/diarrhoeaandvomitingleaflet16no.pdf
http://www.gov.im/lib/docs/health/news/diarrhoeaandvomitingposter16no.pdf

It is important that all members of the public ensure that they play a part in preventing the spread of the virus. 

Outbreaks of Norovirus infection has in the past resulted in closure of hospital wards, schools, care homes etc.