13th February 2026
This weekly bulletin brings together the latest surveillance data, along with the latest public health advice for flu, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and other viruses.
The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency shows norovirus cases remain high but are now starting to stabilise. While respiratory viruses such as flu and RSV continue to fall and are at baseline and low levels respectively.
People are encouraged to continue taking simple steps to protect themselves from both gastrointestinal and respiratory illnesses.
Washing hands regularly with warm soapy water and using bleach-based products to clean surfaces where possible are simple steps people can take to protect themselves and reduce the spread of all these viruses. People should be aware that alcohol gels do not kill norovirus.
For respiratory viruses, indoor spaces should be well-ventilated and if you have symptoms you are advised to stay at home if possible and avoid visiting those more vulnerable, including older people, pregnant women and young babies. If you need to go out when you have respiratory symptoms, consider wearing a face mask.
In the week between 2 and 8 February 2026:
Influenza activity decreased and is circulating at baseline levels
COVID-19 activity showed mixed trends and is circulating at baseline levels
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) activity decreased and is circulating at low levels