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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Maya Oppenheim

NHS warns people with norovirus to stay at home as infections soar

Norovirus is linked to around 12,000 hospital admissions in the UK each year - (Getty Images)

People who catch norovirus have been urged by the NHS to stay at home while they recover as cases of the illness surged during December.

Healthcare professionals warned the stomach flu can be “very unpleasant” but generally clears up in around two days.

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