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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Rachel Clun

Norovirus cases surge to winter high piling more pressure on hospitals, NHS figures show

Hospitals around the country remain under enormous pressure - (Getty)

Cases of the winter vomiting bug Norovirus have hit a winter high contributing to a surge in hospital admissions, the latest figures from the health service show.

An average 898 people a day in hospital with the virus last week, according to the latest situation report from NHS England. That is a 15 per cent jump on the week prior and 30 per cent higher than the same week last year, according to the NHS.

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