British tourists vacationing in Spain‘s Costa del Sol this Easter are being warned about the risk of contracting a nasty stomach virus.
The number of people falling in is so high that the regional government of Andalusia has taken the unusual step of relaying an urgent pre-Easter alert.
Health chiefs say they want to prevent a resurgence of the highly-contagious so-called stomach flu which is rampaging across the region.
They are urging the public to take certain precautions against a virus that typically causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, which appear suddenly.
Andalusia covers eight regions popular with holidaymakers: Almeria, Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Huelva, Jaen, Malaga and Seville.
Millions of tourists will be flooding in for the Easter holidays, including a huge contingent of British families.
The Andalusian regional government issued a statement outlining the preventive measures the public should take against cases of nonspecific gastroenteritis -commonly known as ‘stomach flu’ which are increasing in the region.
The Ministry of Health has stressed the importance of adopting preventive measures against cases of non-specific gastroenteritis of viral origin.
British tourists vacationing in Spain’s Costa del Sol region this Easter are being warned about the risk of contracting a nasty stomach virus. Pictured: Marbella marina aerial panoramic view
This is a highly contagious virus that is mainly transmitted through direct contact with infected individuals and can affect people of all ages.
It usually causes symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain, which appear suddenly and, in most cases, resolve within a few days.
According to a statement from the Andalusian Regional Government, to reduce the risk of infection, the Health Department recommends washing hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water, especially after using the toilet and before preparing or eating food.
It is also recommended to disinfect surfaces with diluted bleach and avoid handling food if you experience symptoms consistent with this infection.
If you develop this type of illness, experts advise staying properly hydrated by drinking water, broth, or oral rehydration solutions, avoiding alcoholic or sugary drinks, eating light meals, and getting enough rest.
Although there is no specific treatment or vaccine for this infection, basic care is usually sufficient for recovery.
However, the Ministry of Health recommends seeking medical attention if diarrhea lasts more than three days, if vomiting prevents hydration, if there is blood in the stool, or if the symptoms affect vulnerable individuals such as children, the elderly, or patients with pre-existing conditions.
They should also be alert to signs of dehydration such as dry mouth, dizziness, or decreased urination.
Finally, the Ministry of Health has emphasised that adopting these measures helps reduce transmission and protect the health of the entire population.
