Norovirus cases remain high while respiratory viruses fall

• Norovirus circulation remains elevated despite seasonal decline in respiratory viruses, warranting continued vigilance for gastroenteritis outbreaks in healthcare and community settings
• Respiratory virus activity is falling as expected for this phase of the 2025/26 season, potentially easing pressure on acute services
• Clinicians should maintain awareness of divergent pathogen trends—declining respiratory illness contrasts with sustained norovirus transmission, requiring targeted infection prevention measures

Weekly UKHSA report for the 2025/26 season, monitoring respiratory viruses.

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