Laboratory Reports of Norovirus in Scotland

Laboratory reports of norovirus in Scotland Up to week ending 11 August 2024 A Management information release for Scotland Publication date: 15 August 2024 About this release This report presents provisional information on laboratory reports of norovirus in Scotland up to the end of week 32 (week ending 11 Aug 2024) compared to the same time last year and the average for the same time peri [...] This data is based on laboratory confirmed reports of norovirus from clinical diagnostic laboratories in Scotland which are reported to Public Health Scotland (PHS) via Electronic Communication of Surveillance in Scotland (ECOSS). [...] Main points • The provisional total of laboratory reports for norovirus in Scotland up to the end of week 32 (week ending 11 Aug 2024) is 1236. [...] • In comparison, to the end of week 32 in 2023 PHS received 1175 laboratory reports of norovirus. The five-year average for the same time period between years 2015 and 2019 was 894. [...] • These laboratory reports are based on real time data and therefore the data for 2023 is provisional and subject to change. [...] • Data for 2020 and 2021 are not included in the five-year average due to the impact of COVID-19 interventions. • Data for 2020 and 2021 not included in this report has been previously published on the PHS website. [...] Most people make a full recovery within a couple of days, however infection can be more serious for the very young and elderly. [...] Further information • More information about norovirus is available on the PHS website norovirus page. [...] PHS and official statistics Public Health Scotland (PHS) is the principal and authoritative source of statistics on health and care services in Scotland. [...] PHS is designated by legislation as a producer of ‘Official statistics’.