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Number of norovirus patients in England at highest level this winter, as NHS warns of 'second surge'
Hospital beds occupied by norovirus patients hit over 1,000 daily, a 38% rise in lab reports above average, challenging NHS amid winter demand pressures.
- The number of norovirus patients in hospitals in England has risen to its highest level this winter, with an average of 1,012 hospital beds filled each day in the week up to 15 February.
- The UK Health Security Agency received 981 positive norovirus laboratory results across the two weeks to 15 February, 38% higher than the long-term average for the period.
- Dr Claire Fuller, NHS national medical director for England, warned of a "second surge" and urged the public to take precautions like good hand hygiene to stop the spread of the virus.
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