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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Maybelyn B. Paden

UKHSA Warns Norovirus Cases Have Jumped by Nearly Half in Two Weeks

Norovirus infections in England have surged sharply at the start of 2026, with health officials warning the highly contagious winter vomiting bug is spreading fastest among older adults and in healthcare settings.

New figures from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) show laboratory-confirmed cases rose by 47% in just two weeks, intensifying pressure on hospitals and care homes already stretched by winter demand.

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