英格兰的诺罗病毒医院病例创纪录的冬季水平,使国民保健系统承受了压力。
Norovirus hospital cases in England hit record winter levels, straining the NHS.
英格兰的诺罗病毒爆发今年冬天达到最高水平,平均每天有1 012名医院病人,每周增加9%,比长期平均数高出38%。
A norovirus outbreak in England has reached its highest level this winter, with an average of 1,012 hospital patients per day, a 9% weekly increase and 38% above the long-term average.
引起呕吐和腹泻的高度传染性病毒正在迅速蔓延,导致医院关闭床位和在Stepping Hill医院等设施临时禁止探访。
The highly contagious virus, causing vomiting and diarrhea, is spreading rapidly, leading to hospital bed closures and temporary visiting bans at facilities like Stepping Hill Hospital.
卫生官员警告可能发生第二次激增,敦促公众实行严格的手卫生,在症状结束后至少呆在家里48小时,避免学校、工作场所和护理院。
Health officials warn of a potential second surge, urging the public to practice strict hand hygiene, stay home for at least 48 hours after symptoms end, and avoid schools, workplaces, and care homes.
虽然流感住院治疗继续下降,但诺罗病毒仍是国民保健服务服务的一大压力。
While flu hospitalizations continue to decline, norovirus remains a major strain on NHS services.