Norovirus Cases Surge by 47% in First Two Weeks of 2026

Norovirus Cases Rise in 2026 as Flu, COVID-19 and RSV Fall

At Chijos News, we keep the UK’s African and Caribbean diaspora informed about health developments that affect everyday life, family wellbeing and travel plans back home. The latest weekly surveillance bulletin from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) paints a mixed picture for the start of 2026, with norovirus cases rising sharply even as flu, COVID-19 and RSV continue to trend downwards. According to UKHSA’s most recent data, norovirus cases…

Norovirus cases surge by 47% in first two weeks of 2026

According to the latest surveillance data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Norovirus cases have increased by 47% in the first 2 weeks of 2026, compared to the previous 2-week period ending 28 December, prompting a reminder about good hygiene measures to halt the spread of the virus. Reports remain highest among those aged […]