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Norovirus cases in England are 66% higher than average for this time of year, official data showed on Thursday, with the biggest rise in confirmed infections in people aged 65 and over.
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Outbreaks caused by the norovirus that causes vomiting and diarrhea have increased in hospitals, schools and nursing homes, with most cases in nursing home settings, the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has said.
The UK has reported a 66% increase in norovirus cases in England.
UKHSA added that while elevated levels have been expected in people aged 65 and over, the number has not been seen for more than a decade.
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“The number of people in hospitals with norovirus has increased significantly in line with what we are seeing in the community and in care homes,” said NHS chief medical officer Professor Sir Stephen Powis.
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Powis added that for the vast majority of people, the infection will usually pass within a couple of days, and self-treatment at home is the best way to avoid putting others at risk.
