In the U.S., norovirus causes an average of 19–21 million illnesses, 109,000 hospitalizations and 900 deaths annually, per the CDC. Norovirus outbreaks 2025 ...

Gastrointestinal illnesses, including noroviruses, are on the upswing this winter. Although cruises account for fewer than 1% of all annual norovirus cases in the United States, here are some tips ...

As if cold and flu season weren't bad enough, this winter is turning out to be a particularly bad one for stomach bugs. By Dec. 11, 495 outbreaks of norovirus had been reported nationwide ...

Avoiding raw or undercooked shellfish can also reduce the risk of infection. Since norovirus can survive temperatures up to 145°F, quick steaming will not kill the virus. Even if you have had ...

A common stomach bug is surging, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In the week of December 5, there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported, up from 69 ...

Norovirus is responsible for about 109,000 hospitalizations and 900 deaths each year in the U.S., mostly affecting adults over 65 years old, according to the National Foundation for Infectious ...

Norovirus, a highly contagious illness also known as the 'stomach flu' is surging through the U.S. The best ways to prevent the illness, which causes vomiting and diarrhea, is to practice good ...

As the norovirus cases continue to spread in the U.S., you can't rely on hand sanitizer alone to protect you, experts warn. Norovirus causes gastrointestinal symptoms like nausea, vomiting ...

What to clean after norovirus Once norovirus has passed, another round of cleaning and disinfecting is required to prevent reinfection. • Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces.

Related: Here's the best way to protect yourself from a norovirus outbreak However, one common cleanser doesn't work against norovirus: alcohol-based hand sanitizer. That's because alcohol-based ...

A norovirus outbreak on a Princess Cruises ship last week caused 82 people to suffer vomiting and diarrhea on their nearly three-week-long journey from California to Florida, health officials said.

Ghada Abukuwaik, gives a flu shot at CureMed Pharmacy, Wednesday, August 21, 2024, in Paterson. "Signs and symptoms usually begin 12 to 48 hours after your first exposure to a norovirus and last 1 ...