Hospitals in England are facing significant challenges due to a sharp increase in norovirus cases, with data indicating 784 daily patients infected, an 80% rise from the previous year. Health officials emphasize that this winter is marked by unacceptable care levels for patients, complicated by persistent issues of delayed discharges. While flu cases have decreased, norovirus poses considerable risks, particularly for vulnerable populations. Its ease of transmission can lead to entire hospital wards needing closure for deep cleaning, straining already overburdened healthcare services throughout winter.
Hospitals in England have experienced a surge in norovirus cases, with 784 patients daily, an almost 80% increase from last year, compounding NHS pressures.
With norovirus spreading rapidly and affecting hospitals, entire wards sometimes close for cleaning, adding to the workload of an already strained NHS.
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