The Latest Breaking News from Norovirus

Norovirus patients in hospital in England hits new winter high

The jump follows a period in early February when infections looked to have levelled off.

The Independent UK · Feb 19

NHS facing ‘second surge’ in vomiting virus as cases reach highest level this winter

The number of patients with norovirus in hospital rose to over 1,000 for the first time this winter

The Independent UK · Feb 19

Norovirus Is Surging in February — The 48-Hour Rule Doctors Say Matters Most

It starts with a slight queasiness and ends in a household crisis. Norovirus is sweeping through communities this February, leaving schools and offices empty. You might think you can power through it, but this virus plays by brutal rules. It is incredibly contagious and notoriously difficult to kill. To protect…

Budget and the Bees · Feb 18

Finland Women’s Hockey Team Has Norovirus Outbreak, Game vs. Canada Postponed

Illness is pushing back first game of preliminary round.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 5

Norovirus continues to put pressure on NHS as hospital cases remain high

More than 900 patients on average were in hospital each day with norovirus-like symptoms

The Independent UK · Feb 5

NHS winter planning ‘paying off’ as flu hospital admissions fall 25% – officials

The number of hospital admissions for norovirus in England had also fallen for the first time this year, according to the latest figures.

Evening Standard · Feb 5

Norovirus hospital admissions rise as winter bugs ‘continue to cause disruption’

The number of patients with norovirus has hit a new high for the winter.

Evening Standard · Jan 29

Norovirus hospital cases hit new winter high

An average of 950 hospital beds were filled each day last week by people with norovirus symptoms

The Independent UK · Jan 29

UK Vomiting Bug Surge: Why 94 Per Cent Of Hospital Beds Are Now Full Across England

Norovirus hospitalisations surge 45% to record winter highs across England. NHS bosses warn the vomiting bug outbreak could worsen ahead of predicted cold snap.

International Business Times UK · Jan 22

Number of patients in hospital with norovirus jumps 45%

Vomiting and diarrhoea is spreading and leading to hospital admissions, though admissions for flu are falling.

Evening Standard · Jan 22