Norovirus infections have risen by more than a third in just two weeks, according to government figures. New data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows a sharp increase in the winter vomiting bug, with cases now twice what they would typically be at this time of year.
In total, 708 norovirus infections were reported in the two weeks leading up to February 12 – a 34% rise from the previous fortnight, which saw 685 cases. Prior to the Coronavirus pandemic, the two week average for norovirus at this time of year would be 373 cases.
Infections in people aged 65 and older have largely contributed to the increase, the Mirror reports . The six key symptoms of the virus are nausea, diarrhoea, vomiting, a high temperature, a headache and aching arms and legs.
