Norovirus outbreak: Why is the number of cases in England so high?

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Cases of norovirus successful England are astatine their highest level for much than 10 years and are inactive rising – here’s what could beryllium down it

By Jason Arunn Murugesu

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2 March 2023

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Noroviruses origin astir fractional of each gastroenteritis cases astir the world

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The numbers of norovirus cases successful England are the highest they person been successful implicit a decade and are inactive rising, according to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).

In the existent wintertime season, up until 19 February, which is the latest information available, determination person been much than 4550 laboratory reports of norovirus successful England. The fig of reported cases for the 2 weeks up to 19 February is 14 per cent higher than for the erstwhile …

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