Norovirus is spreading across the UK (Image: Getty Images)

Norovirus cases are beginning to surge across parts of the UK, according to recent government statistics. The UK Health Security Agency has recorded an increase of the so-called 'vomiting bug' over the past two weeks.

It noted that between November 24 and December 7 of this year, laboratory reports of norovirus were 33.9% higher than during the two-week period prior. While this marks a stark increase, the UKHSA highlighted that it is still 16.1% lower than the five-season average of laboratory reports.

People who contract norovirus can experience a variety of extremely unpleasant symptoms but these are generally not serious. Despite this, there are symptoms which may warrant a call to the doctor or even 999.

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