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Norovirus back on Lundy

© Mike Hall

The Norovirus has returned to Lundy, with the overwhelming majority of groups going down with the disease. This is a similar situation to the the incidents which closed the island two years ago - UKClimbing.com news report. On this occasion visitors to the island were allowed home, but the 26 members of the residential staff quarantined themselves for nearly two weeks.

This comes at a bad time for climbers since this is prime Lundy season outside the annual nesting restrictions. All those with trips planned over the next few weeks should check the details before they travel.

Lundy Shore Office - Tel: 01271 863636
email: info@lundyisland.co.uk


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23 Sep, 2009
Tummy bug; 24 hours off climbing at the most - and it's not even confirmed as Norovirus
23 Sep, 2009
If it's the same strain as 2 years ago, it laid me low for 3 full days!
23 Sep, 2009
just back from the island with a group of 31. Most but not all got the tummy bug (I escaped). Most of those that sufferred were laid up for 24 hours
23 Sep, 2009
Did they ever trace the source? It seems that the most likely suspects are a) The water b) The pub c) The ferry I can't think of any other likely source
23 Sep, 2009
yeah. but you are a bit of a girl aren't you?
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