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A norovirus warning has been issued by the NHS across an area of Scotland, and people have been warned not to visit hospitals if they are experiencing any symptoms of the nasty vomiting bug.

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NHS Borders has urged people not to visit loved ones in hospital amid an increase in the number of patients with norovirus. Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhoeaCredit ...

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The move comes as the highly contagious norovirus has been found in the local community. Norovirus is one of the most common stomach bugs in Ireland, often called the "winter vomiting bug".

Most were caused by norovirus. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The illness is often associated with cruise ships, but they account for only 1% of all reported outbreaks.

The number of norovirus infections is expected to fall gradually. Meanwhile, cases of hand-foot-and-mouth disease and other intestinal infections are rising as their usual peak season is approaching.