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Wards have closed in Welsh hospitals due to the spread of stomach bugs causing diarrhoea and vomiting.Wards have closed in Welsh hospitals due to the spread of stomach bugs causing diarrhoea and vomiting.
Three wards in the Cardiff and Vale area have closed to new admissions, with 46 patients and staff being treated for norovirus.Three wards in the Cardiff and Vale area have closed to new admissions, with 46 patients and staff being treated for norovirus.
Eight wards at Wrexham Maelor and Glan Clwyd hospitals have also been hit.Eight wards at Wrexham Maelor and Glan Clwyd hospitals have also been hit.
Tests are being carried out on the causes of an outbreak in Aberystwyth's Ysbyty Bronglais, which has affected 68 beds across three wards.Tests are being carried out on the causes of an outbreak in Aberystwyth's Ysbyty Bronglais, which has affected 68 beds across three wards.
Glan Clwyd at Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, has three wards affected.Glan Clwyd at Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, has three wards affected.
On Thursday five wards at Wrexham Maelor Hospital were closed to new admissions after 70 sickness cases were found in 10 days.On Thursday five wards at Wrexham Maelor Hospital were closed to new admissions after 70 sickness cases were found in 10 days.
Some of these have been diagnosed as cases of norovirus, the stomach bug which is sweeping the UK.Some of these have been diagnosed as cases of norovirus, the stomach bug which is sweeping the UK.
Symptoms NOROVIRUS Sudden vomiting and diarrhoeaSome people also suffer fever and aches and painsExperts advise drinking plenty of fluids and to take paracetamolStay at home for 48 hours after symptoms have gone away to avoid further spread class="" href="/1/hi/health/7169688.stm">Q&A: Norovirus
A warning has been issued by the Royal College of GPs over an increase in the number of cases this winter.A warning has been issued by the Royal College of GPs over an increase in the number of cases this winter.
Doctors estimate more than 100,000 people a week across the UK are catching norovirus, which causes diarrhoea and vomiting.Doctors estimate more than 100,000 people a week across the UK are catching norovirus, which causes diarrhoea and vomiting.
Workers have been told they need to remain at home for 48 hours after the symptoms have gone and stay away from surgeries and hospitals.Workers have been told they need to remain at home for 48 hours after the symptoms have gone and stay away from surgeries and hospitals.
The Health Protection Agency confirmed the number of UK cases this year is the highest since 2002.The Health Protection Agency confirmed the number of UK cases this year is the highest since 2002.
However, the National Public Health Service for Wales said it was not currently aware of the virus spreading above expected levels.However, the National Public Health Service for Wales said it was not currently aware of the virus spreading above expected levels.
It said there was usually a rise in cases at this time of year.It said there was usually a rise in cases at this time of year.
Some hospitals do not seem to be experiencing a greater than normal problem.Some hospitals do not seem to be experiencing a greater than normal problem.
Swansea NHS Trust say it was "relatively quiet at the moment with cases of the norovirus", while Merthyr Tydfil's Prince Charles Hospital reported no cases.Swansea NHS Trust say it was "relatively quiet at the moment with cases of the norovirus", while Merthyr Tydfil's Prince Charles Hospital reported no cases.