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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

When norovirus hits the Olympics: The science behind the spread

Norovirus outbreaks have repeatedly shadowed major international events, and the Olympics are no exception. When thousands of athletes from around the world gather in one place, attention is usually on records broken and medals won. Yet the size and intensity of the Games can create conditions that allow infectious microbes…

The Conversation · Feb 15

Man, 80, dies from 'first suspected case of cholera in Britain since 1901'

The father-of-two sadly died in hospital in Warwickshire when his condition rapidly deteriorated after his family thought he had norovirus

Evening Standard · Feb 11

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

Norovirus hospital admissions soar by 45% as winter bug peaks

Health secretary Wes Streeting has urged people to ‘remain vigilant’ with norovirus on the rise

The Independent UK · Jan 22

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

Norovirus cases have surged 47% in the first two weeks of 2026, prompting the UKHSA to urge people to stay home and practice strict hygiene. Learn about symptoms, prevention measures, and vaccination options as hospital outbreaks rise among the elderly.

International Business Times UK · Jan 16