Explore Norovirus through 10+ example sentences from English, with an explanation of the meaning. Ideal for language learners, writers and word enthusiasts.
Norovirus in a sentence
Norovirus meaning
Norovirus, the genus of Norwalk virus, which causes gastric distress in humans.
Using Norovirus
- The main meaning on this page is: Norovirus, the genus of Norwalk virus, which causes gastric distress in humans.
- In the example corpus, norovirus often appears in combinations such as: of norovirus, norovirus is, the norovirus.
Context around Norovirus
- Average sentence length in these examples: 25.4 words
- Position in the sentence: 12 start, 7 middle, 1 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Norovirus
- In this selection, "norovirus" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 25.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, carry, term, reads, activity, infections and rotavirus stand out and add context to how "norovirus" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include added lastly norovirus is present and as norovirus rates soar. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "norovirus" sits close to words such as abrogation, airman and algonquin, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with norovirus
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
There have also been more norovirus infections reported than usual are similarly recording increasing cases. (15 words)
Viruses such as norovirus, rotavirus, and adenovirus are the usual culprits behind stomach flu cases. (15 words)
You’ve undoubtedly heard the term norovirus in connection with viral epidemics on cruise ships. (15 words)
Then you explain to them that they might be temporarily immune, but it doesn't necessarily apply to all variants of the norovirus, and that the immunity doesn't last a lifetime, sometime it only lasts a few months or years. (41 words)
If successful, a world-first vaccine against norovirus which is about to enter the final stages of testing could be made at the new plant at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus with the UK first in line to get the jabs. (41 words)
Dr Burke, who serves as chief medical officer at AXA Health and boasts over 25 years as a GP, reiterated: "Norovirus is an extremely contagious virus that spreads through contact and can cause sickness and diarrhoea for those infected. (39 words)
As norovirus rates soar and more confirmed cases of the 100-day-cough pop up across the country - why do wee keep getting sick? (24 words)
Example sentences (20)
PHE's Nick Phin said: 'Norovirus activity continues to increase and cases of norovirus are at levels higher than we would usually expect to see at this time of year.
Norovirus can be transmitted through contaminated food, water, and surfaces, the Health Department said, adding that the initial symptoms are vomiting and/or diarrhoea, head and body aches.
Norovirus is commonly caused by people touching food with bare hands without having washed them or by contaminated surfaces on which food is prepared, according to a law firm that deals with cases of food-poisoning.
Norovirus often isn’t just your typical I’m-feeling-a-little-sick-so-I-may-pass-on-shuffleboard type of gastroenteritis.
Pet owners are being warned that dogs can carry norovirus - and advice has been issued on how to reduce the spread of the bug.
Then you explain to them that they might be temporarily immune, but it doesn't necessarily apply to all variants of the norovirus, and that the immunity doesn't last a lifetime, sometime it only lasts a few months or years.
There have also been more norovirus infections reported than usual are similarly recording increasing cases.
Viruses such as norovirus, rotavirus, and adenovirus are the usual culprits behind stomach flu cases.
You’ve undoubtedly heard the term norovirus in connection with viral epidemics on cruise ships.
A new post from the official NHS X account on Friday reads: "Norovirus is a stomach bug that causes diarrhoea and vomiting.
As cases of norovirus, often referred to as the "winter vomiting bug", rise within the UK, it's anticipated many will suffer from such symptoms in the upcoming weeks and months.
As norovirus rates soar and more confirmed cases of the 100-day-cough pop up across the country - why do wee keep getting sick?
Between September 23 and October 6, norovirus cases across the country were up 29 percent and sufferers have claimed it's the "worst they've ever felt".
Dr Burke, who serves as chief medical officer at AXA Health and boasts over 25 years as a GP, reiterated: "Norovirus is an extremely contagious virus that spreads through contact and can cause sickness and diarrhoea for those infected.
Food poisoning could also be contaminated by a bacteria or virus like salmonella, norovirus or listeria.
He added: "Lastly, norovirus is present year-round, but the risks can increase during summer through food contamination and increased person-to-person contact.
However, norovirus and food poisoning can be easily confused as they share similar symptoms including diarrhoea, nausea and vomiting.
However, the government said part of the reason for increased reports of norovirus could be better testing and surveillance.
If successful, a world-first vaccine against norovirus which is about to enter the final stages of testing could be made at the new plant at Harwell Science and Innovation Campus with the UK first in line to get the jabs.
If you catch Norovirus, the Mayo Clinic reports that there is no specific treatment to remove it from your body.
Common combinations with norovirus
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- of norovirus 13×
- norovirus is 12×
- the norovirus 8×
- norovirus and 5×
- norovirus cases 4×
- norovirus outbreak 3×
- and norovirus 3×
- norovirus in 3×
- norovirus or 3×
- in norovirus 3×