Norovirus has been on the rise since late last year but data from NHS England shows that hospital cases have reached the "highest level ever" this week, with a record number of people admitted.
While we know how to shorten a cold and protect ourselves from winter viruses in theory, the rise in norovirus cases has many people worried about catching this bug in particular. Also known as the 'winter vomiting bug', norovirus symptoms include vomiting, diarrhoea, bloating and stomach pain, nausea, and headaches.
