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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Nicola Davis Science correspondent

Number of norovirus patients in English hospitals hits record high

Staff in a hospital corridor with a person lying on a bed
Health bosses say hospitals are running at near capacity, with more than 95% of adult beds occupied. Photograph: Jeff Moore/PA

The number of norovirus patients in hospital in England has reached an all-time high, figures have revealed, with experts saying a return to pre-pandemic behaviours could be fuelling the situation.

Norovirus, also known as the winter vomiting bug, is highly contagious. While most people get better at home in a couple of days, it can be more serious in older adults, younger children and people who are immuno-compromised.

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