Cases of the nasty bug that can cause severe sickness are 77% higher than average - with the majority of outbreaks in recent weeks were reported in care homes.
Reported cases are highest in those over 65 and under-5s, according to the report by the UKHSA.
In the weeks, outbreaks in educational settings rose to pre-pandemic levels with the majority being reported in nurseries and other early years settings - while outbreaks reported in care home settings also increased to 105 during this period, the highest number of outbreaks reported in any two-week period so far this season.
