“Winter Vomiting Bug” Cases Surge In UK, New Figures Show ‘Stubbornly High’ Spread

Despite the arrival of spring and the start of British Summer Time, norovirus cases in England are remaining unusually high, according to The Metro. New data shows that the number of people in hospitals with norovirus symptoms hasn’t decreased as expected. On average, 903 hospital beds were occupied daily last week by patients with norovirus, … Read more

What Is Norovirus? Symptoms, Spread, And Treatment Explained

A surge in norovirus cases is prompting hospital officials to issue urgent warnings, urging the public to restrict hospital visits to prevent further spread. The highly contagious virus, commonly known as the “winter vomiting bug,” is causing a significant uptick in cases, marked by sudden and severe diarrhoea and vomiting. Reports indicate that in the … Read more

400 Cases And Rising: Deadly ‘Vomiting Bug’ Hits UK, US Next?

An outbreak of Kawasaki norovirus infections is causing hospital authorities in the UK to put out urgent notices, asking people to limit visits to the hospital to avoid more infections. The extremely infectious virus, also referred to as the “winter vomiting bug,” is resulting in a sharp rise in cases, with sudden and severe vomiting … Read more

Norovirus Outbreak On P&O Cruise Ship, Passengers “Drop Like Flies”: Report

Passengers have been “dropping like flies” aboard the P&O cruise ship, owing to a suspected norovirus outbreak, a report in Sky News has claimed. The P&O Iona, carrying 5,000 guests and 1,800 staff members is currently passing Belgium on a seven-day cruise across northern Europe. “People [were] throwing up in restaurants, on decks, outside cabins,” … Read more