The number of people infected with a winter vomiting bug in England has soared, according to new figures. Norovirus cases are running 34% higher than the five-season average prior to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Most of the new cases are aged 65 and over, according to a UK Health Security Agency report. The cases cover the two weeks up to January 8 and were mostly from people living in care homes.
Norovirus, also known as winter vomiting disease, causes gastroenteritis and is highly infectious. The virus is easily transmitted through contact with infected individuals from one person to another.
