Amid COVID-19 pandemic, England now witnesses norovirus outbreak, check symptoms and other details here

England reported 154 norovirus outbreaks in the last 5 weeks.

New Delhi: As England grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, its public health body is also now witnessing increasing norovirus outbreaks. The Public Health England (PHE) last week said the routine surveillance showed that the number of outbreaks caused by the 'vomiting bug' has increased in recent weeks (5-week period from end May to July), particularly in early year educational settings.  "In the last 5 weeks, 154 outbreaks were reported compared to an average of 53 outbreaks reported over the same time period in the previous five years," the PHE said. The PHE also stated that cases are returning to pre-pandemic levels across all age groups and settings in the country.