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Norovirus hospital cases hit record high as NHS faces 'storm of infections'

The number of patients in English hospitals with norovirus has reached a new winter high of 1,160 beds occupied daily, a 22% increase from the previous week according to NHS England's data.
Professor Sir Stephen Powis remarked that the increase in patients with norovirus is concerning and that hospitals continue to operate near capacity.
Health Secretary Wes Streeting noted that the NHS is under winter pressures, thanking staff and emphasizing the importance of hand hygiene to prevent spreading norovirus.
Norovirus patient levels are higher than in previous years, with 509 beds occupied last year and 629 beds two years ago.

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Northwich Guardian

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Hospitals in the North West have been hit by a surge in norovirus infections.

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The Independent

In numbers: NHS pushed to ‘near capacity’ as norovirus cases hit record high

Wards are running ‘near capacity’ with an average of 1,160 hospital beds filled each day last week

22 hours ago·London, United Kingdom

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Manchester Evening News

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Norovirus hospital cases hit record high as NHS faces 'storm of infections'

There is "added pressure" with almost 1 in 7 beds taken up by patients who do not need to be in hospital, NHS officials warn.

2 days ago·United Kingdom

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