Norovirus

Thursday, January 15, 2026 norovirus ukhsa infection hygiene outbreak flu vaccination elderly hospitals prevention

Health authorities in the UK have raised the alarm following a significant increase in norovirus cases. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) reported a 47% rise in infections during the first two weeks of 2026 compared to … Read More

Friday, December 26, 2025 covid19 taste smell symptoms winter flu rsv norovirus health prevention

During the winter months, various respiratory and gastrointestinal illnesses like flu, RSV, COVID-19, and norovirus often circulate simultaneously, making it tricky to identify which infection you might have. The UK Health … Read More

Friday, December 26, 2025 covid19 symptoms taste smell winter flu rsv norovirus health ukhsa

During the winter months, several viruses including flu, RSV, COVID-19, and norovirus circulate widely, often causing overlapping symptoms. However, there is one distinct symptom related to eating that can help differentiate … Read More

Friday, December 12, 2025 superflu flu norovirus immunity nutrition vitamins probiotics zinc nhs myhealthchecked

Recent figures released by the NHS reveal a concerning surge in flu hospitalizations across the UK, with cases of “superflu” accelerating rapidly. Hospital admissions for flu have increased by 55% in just one … Read More

Monday, July 14, 2025 norovirus nhs illness vomiting diarrhoea infection hygiene symptoms outbreak health

The NHS has issued an urgent warning as cases of norovirus, commonly known as the “winter vomiting bug,” have surged to levels significantly higher than usual in England. This highly contagious virus primarily … Read More

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 norovirus ukhsa infectious disease health virus isolation prevention nhs symptoms

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an urgent advisory urging anyone infected with norovirus to stay home for 48 hours after their symptoms remit. This initiative aims to curb the transmission of one of the most … Read More