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Norovirus hospital cases hit record high as NHS faces 'storm of infections'

An average of 1,160 hospital beds in England were filled each day last week by patients with diarrhoea and vomiting or norovirus-like symptoms, up 22% from 948 the previous week.
Norovirus hospital cases have doubled compared to the same period last year, indicating unprecedented levels of infection.
Professor Sir Stephen Powis expressed concern about the high number of norovirus patients and the pressure on hospital staff to treat them.
Health officials advise staying home for two days after symptoms stop to prevent further spread.

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Northwich Guardian

Surge in norovirus infections hits North West hospitals

Hospitals in the North West have been hit by a surge in norovirus infections.

6 hours ago·Northwich, United Kingdom

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The Independent

In numbers: NHS pushed to ‘near capacity’ as norovirus cases hit record high

Wards are running ‘near capacity’ with an average of 1,160 hospital beds filled each day last week

10 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Manchester Evening News

Hospitals hit by superbug 'storm' as health chiefs urge ill people to isolate for 48 hours - Manchester Evening News

The number of hospital beds taken up by patients with the virus across England reached a record high last week

1 day ago·Manchester, United Kingdom

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Is norovirus contagious? Symptoms and how to prevent spreading it as record number of patients in hospital

Cases of norovirus have reached a record high 🏥

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Norovirus hospital cases hit record high as NHS faces 'storm of infections'

There is "added pressure" with almost 1 in 7 beds taken up by patients who do not need to be in hospital, NHS officials warn.

1 day ago·United Kingdom

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Number of patients with ‘horrible’ Norovirus vomiting bug reaches record level in England

The number of patients in hospital in England with the vomiting bug norovirus has reached a new winter high, figures show.

1 day ago·London, United Kingdom

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