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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.

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Winter vomiting bug cases on the rise

Britain is in the grip of a winter vomiting outbreak which has already seen many thousands fall victim to the debilitating virus.

Brits are being hit by a winter vomiting outbreak Credit: David Jones/PA Wire

Figures from the Health Protection Agency show the number of confirmed reports of the virus is up 52 per cent on last year.

There have been 1,975 cases since July - compared to 1,301 this time last year.

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