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Norovirus

Why is norovirus reporting in England so high at the moment?

Blog Editor, 29 November 2024 - Norovirus

This blog post was reviewed and updated in February 2025. Data for the current 2024/2025 season in England shows that norovirus laboratory reports are notably higher than the 5-season average. Norovirus cases typically increase through autumn and into winter, but …

Norovirus: What to do if you catch it and helping to stop the spread

Blog Editor, 17 November 2022 - Norovirus

This post was last checked and updated in February 2025. Norovirus, commonly known as the winter vomiting bug (although it can strike at any time of year), is a stomach bug that causes sickness and diarrhoea. Norovirus is able to …

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