1 Million Norovirus Searches as Hospital Cases Hit Record Highs

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NHS England reports a record-breaking one million searches for norovirus advice online this winter, making it the most visited health condition on their website

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Hospital staff struggled to manage a "quad-demic" of winter viruses as norovirus cases reached an all-time high in medical facilities across the country

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Norovirus web traffic jumped significantly with 1,021,436 visits between December and March, compared to 729,822 during the same period last winter

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Many people have treated the virus at home," revealed Duncan Burton, Chief Nursing Officer for England, despite the surge overwhelming hospitals

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Flu concerns also spiked 50% online, with page visits increasing from 471,158 last winter to 703,794 since early December

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RSV became a major health concern with 614,214 webpage visits after the NHS introduced its first-ever vaccination program against the respiratory virus

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COVID-19 seems to be fading from public worry, with symptom page visits dropping 58% compared to last winter's numbers

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NHS experts recommend frequent handwashing, avoiding contact until two days after symptoms stop, and using bleach products to prevent norovirus spread

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Most norovirus patients recover within 2-3 days with home treatment, rest, and plenty of fluids like water or squash

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