Admissions paused at Cottingham care home due to 'norovirus'

The UK Health Security Agency is investigating a suspected outbreak of norovirus at Cottingham Manor

Public health officials have stepped in after an outbreak of vomiting and diarrhoea among staff and residents at a Cottingham care home.

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) is investigating reports of sickness at Cottingham Manor, with norovirus a possible cause.

UKHSA consultant for Yorkshire and the Humber Dr Charlotte Stansfield said control measures included pausing new admissions.

The care home has declined to comment.

Dr Stansfield said: "Early indications are that it is a viral infection, possibly norovirus.

"Members of staff have been advised to stay off work until they have been free of symptoms for 48 hours.

"Outbreak control measures have been agreed and the care home has been advised to consider not admitting any new residents for a brief period in order to limit any further spread of the infection."

Officials from the East Riding of Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership will monitor the outbreak and recommend any further measures as necessary, according to the Local Democracy Reporting Service.

Cottingham Manor Care Home is run by Yorkare Homes and was registered with regulators the Care Quality Commission in June 2022. It offers care for people over 65 including people with dementia, physical disabilities and sensory impairments.

Norovirus is a stomach bug that can easily spread between people.

It is important that people practice good hygiene, including hand-washing, especially when preparing or eating food, health officials said.

Norovirus symptoms

The main symptoms of norovirus according to the NHS are:

• feeling sick (nausea)

• diarrhoea

• being sick (vomiting)

You may also have:

• a high temperature

• a headache

• aching arms and legs