Recently there has been a sharp rise in cases of norovirus, sometimes called the winter vomiting bug, in the UK.
According to the UK Health Security Agency, cases in England are 66% higher than the average for this time of year, and at their highest level in more than a decade. Surveillance data shows norovirus outbreaks have increased in hospitals, schools, and particularly in care homes. The majority of reported cases are in people over 65.
