NHS hospital 'don't visit us' warning issued if you have these two symptoms View 2 Images

The NHS has issued a plea to the public, urging them not to visit hospitals if they are experiencing two specific symptoms, as cases of a winter bug surge. The UK has recently seen an increase in norovirus cases, with the total surpassing the five-season average during the winter of 2024/2025.

The current 2025/2026 season is also witnessing a rise, although recent data suggests that this increase may be slowing down and remains within expected levels for this time of year. However, this surge is partly attributed to a variant known as GII.17, which is resurfacing and leading to an increase in infections. Some people may contract it multiple times.

GII. 17 is a genotype of norovirus known to cause

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