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There's no norovirus outbreak in the UK – so why is a sharp rise in patients being reported?

A sharp rise in the number of hospital beds occupied due to patients suffering with norovirus has been reported by the NHS this year. According to the latest NHS weekly report on hospital bed occupancy, around 351 people on average were admitted to hospital every day last week with symptoms…

The Conversation

Flu and norovirus levels ‘creeping up’ as NHS braces for winter pressures

Norovirus is the most common infectious cause of vomiting and diarrhoea.

Evening Standard

Number in hospital with norovirus in England 179% higher than last year

Admissions caused by vomiting and diarrhoea-causing virus almost three times up on same time in 2022

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Norovirus levels ‘much higher’ than last year, with hundreds in hospital

Norovirus is the most common infectious cause of vomiting and diarrhoea

Evening Standard

Students struck down with norovirus outbreak after $1 burrito event

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that affects people of all ages

The Independent UK

Evanston Health Department investigates norovirus outbreak connected to dollar-burrito event for Northwestern students

The department launched an investigation after receiving complaints of stomach cramps, vomiting and diarrhea after consuming food at a $1 burrito event for Northwestern students at Big Wig Tacos & Burritos, the department said.

Chicago Sun-Times

Norovirus in the wilderness? How an outbreak spread on the Pacific Crest Trail

Having this virus is bad enough at home, where you might spend hours hugging the toilet. Imagine having it out camping. Investigators wanted to find out how backpackers were getting and spreading it.

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Norovirus ‘most likely’ cause of Sunderland triathlon illness, UK health officials say

Scores of athletes fell ill after taking part in a swim off Roker Beach in Sunderland

Evening Standard

Fuming Scottish cruise passengers brand ship 'QE-Poo' after being struck by 'norovirus outbreak'

Liz Webster from Falkirk was one of around 100 passengers to take unwell on a cruise, where staff were wearing protective clothing and delivering meals to people's rooms.

Edinburgh Live

Fuming Scots cruise passengers struck down by 'norovirus outbreak' brand ship 'QE-Poo'

Liz Webster from Falkirk was one of around 100 passengers unwell on the cruise where staff are wearing protective clothing and taking meals to people's rooms.

Daily Record

Gentle cleansers kill viruses just like harsh soaps: Research

A recent study by scientists at the University of Sheffield revealed that gentle cleansers are just as effective as harsh soaps in removing viruses, including coronavirus. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Outbreak on board Celebrity Cruises ship leaves more than 175 ill as specimens sent for testing

Over 175 people fell ill with norovirus during a recent Celebrity Cruises voyage to Bermuda, marking the third norovirus outbreak on their ships this year

Daily Mirror

Vomiting bug hits more than 175 people onboard cruise ship

It is the third norovirus outbreak this year on a Celebrity Cruises ship, says CDC

The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais reveals sickness left him vomiting ‘every time he moved’ during ‘the worst 8 hours of my life’

The comedian, 61, took to Twitter to share his health woes on Thursday, remarking that he experienced ‘severe abdominal pains’

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The Independent UK

Ricky Gervais says he’s ‘lived through the worst eight hours of illness’

Gervais, 61, said he could be suffering from norovirus

AAP

Carnival defeats norovirus class action pleadings

Carnival has successfully scrapped the pleadings in a class action against the cruise operator over eight outbreaks of the highly contagious norovirus.

Manchester Evening News

Top doctor's warning as norovirus and flu wave puts NHS under 'extraordinary strain'

The number of people in hospital with norovirus is almost double on April of last year

Los Angeles Times

As norovirus spreads in California, how can you protect yourself? Don’t rely on hand sanitizer

LOS ANGELES — The highly contagious norovirus, sometimes referred to as the stomach flu, is on the rise in California, prompting state health officials to urge healthcare providers to step up disinfection efforts in a bid to check the spread.

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Wales Online

Norovirus cases on the rise again with young children and the elderly at higher risk

Infections are 73 per cent higher than the five-season average, according to the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency

Daily Mirror

Warning as norovirus cases shoot up again with kids and grandparents at high risk

Infections are 73 per cent higher than the five-season average, according to the latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows - with those aged 65 and over and under 5s most impacted

The Independent UK

Norovirus cases fall though NHS faces ‘sustained pressure’

There continue to be high levels of delayed discharges for medically fit patients.

Irish Mirror

Norovirus cases on the rise in Ireland as experts outline how to avoid infection

Norovirus is an easily spread illness that causes sudden onset of vomiting and diarrhoea

The Independent UK

Six norovirus symptoms to watch out for as cases hit highest level in decade

Norovirus spreads easily through contact with someone who has the virus or with contaminated surfaces

Manchester Evening News

Norovirus symptoms to watch out for as cases 'surge' in England

Levels of the bug are more than three times higher than this time last year, the latest figures have shown

The Independent UK

Norovirus warning as surge in cases piles pressure on hospitals

Numbers have risen 52 per cent in England in a week – the highest level for this season

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