Norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is spiking across the US. What to know about symptoms and prevention.
BOSTON - Massachusetts is seeing an increase in reported norovirus cases this season, according to Department of Public Health data. The number of cases recorded in November and December by the state is more than double what it was the year before over the same time period.
The CDC reported 91 norovirus outbreaks the week of Dec. 5, 2024, up from 69 the previous week.
There have been more cases of the highly infectious norovirus this season than totals in the past several seasons, but Kentuckians need not panic. Infectious disease expert Dr. Mark Burns, an associate professor at the University of Louisville and a medical doctor with UofL Health,
Last year, there were 16 outbreaks on cruise ships, from norovirus, salmonella, E. coli or other unidentified pathogens that cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea or vomiting. That's the largest number of cruise ship outbreaks in 12 years.
UHS Wilson Medical Center was recently on a diversion due to high patient volume. Broome County Health Department called it "the perfect storm."
The Department of Public Health and Social Services is advising the public to take a proactive approach to preventing norovirus infection as cases increase nationwide.
A surge of norovirus cases, a contagious virus that is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, has medical professionals advising caution. “It is a common cause of illness outbreaks on cruise ships,
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Most norovirus outbreaks occur when people who are already infected spread the virus to others by direct means, such as through sharing food or eating utensils.
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