Winter vomiting bug hits Britain
Britain is in the grip of a winter vomiting outbreak which has already seen many thousands fall victim to the debilitating virus.
Hospital wards close due to winter vomiting bug
The winter vomiting outbreak spreading through Britain has led to 45 hospital wards being closed in the last two weeks.
The closures reflect the desire of hospitals to contain an extremely contagious infection.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has announced that 1,975 cases have struck in England and Wales since July, a 52% rise on last year.
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