As of Tuesday afternoon, five people had been transported from the facility for treatment of their symptoms, officials said.

“Common symptoms of norovirus include nausea, diarrhoea, and vomiting,” said Dr Sharma. “In some cases, individuals may also experience additional symptoms such as fever, headaches, and body aches.

Emergency crews are responding to a suspected norovirus outbreak at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts.

Health bosses in the North West have issued advice on preventing the spread of norovirus following a spike of people in the region’s hospitals with the virus.

Five people were taken to the hospital amid a suspected norovirus outbreak at a Wayland, Massachusetts, assisted living ...