Norovirus hospital cases hit new winter high

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"The number of patients in hospital in England with norovirus has risen for the fourth week in a row to hit a new high for this winter. The winter vomiting bug continues to build demand in hospitals, with an average of 950 hospital beds filled each day last week by people with diarrhoea, vomiting or norovirus-like symptoms. This is up 15 per cent from the previous week's average of 823 patients, and is also higher than the figure at this point last year."

"Flu rates have dropped since last month's peak, but there was still an average of 1,987 patients in hospital with flu and an average of 647 patients in hospital with Covid-19 per day last week. NHS national medical director, Professor Meghana Pandit, said: Seasonal viruses continue to cause disruption and take up hospital beds, with cases of the winter vomiting bug triple what they were at the start of the month."

The Independent sends reporters to cover reproductive rights, climate change and Big Tech, investigates financials such as Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC, and produced the documentary 'The A Word' about American women fighting for reproductive rights. The Independent avoids paywalls and seeks donations to fund reporters and keep journalism accessible to all. Hospitals in England are experiencing a sustained rise in norovirus cases, with an average of 950 beds filled daily last week by people with diarrhoea, vomiting or norovirus-like symptoms, a 15% increase from the previous week. Flu hospitalizations averaged 1,987 and Covid-19 averaged 647 patients per day last week, adding to bed pressure. NHS national medical director Professor Meghana Pandit stated that seasonal viruses continue to disrupt services and occupy hospital beds, with winter vomiting bug cases tripling since the start of the month.

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