Hand hygiene is crucial in preventing norovirus transmission. Nursing homes should have easily accessible hand hygiene stations at entrances, in common areas, and in visitor waiting areas.

Yes, based on indications from two research studies, it appears that dogs can get infected by norovirus from humans.

Once a norovirus transmission chain begins, it can be very difficult to break. The virus can spread before symptoms start, and then for more than a week after they resolve.

Norovirus cases are rising. ... during the illness and for at least 48 hours after symptoms resolve can significantly reduce the risk of further transmission.

Norovirus causes an average of 900 deaths annually mostly among older adults, 109,000 hospitalizations, and 19 million to 21 million cases in the U.S. each year. Latest news Guilty, Cruelty to ...

The CDC published a report noting at least 27 cases of acute gastroenteritis in 2022 among hikers along the Pacific Crest Trail, presumed to be norovirus, based on the characteristics.

Norovirus virus is a "highly infectious virus causing diarrhea, abdominal pain and vomiting," Gounder said. ... "The most important thing you can do to prevent transmission is wash your hands.

The norovirus (commonly known as stomach flu) is surging with levels not seen in more than a decade. Public health officials are warning that we might soon have a “quad-demic” on our hands.

The number of national norovirus outbreaks was the highest seen in December since at least 2012. Experts suggest increased hand-washing to avoid catching the ultra-contagious stomach bug.

A norovirus outbreak on a Holland America Line cruise ship sickened nearly 90 people – marking the third time the wretched stomach virus has swept through the ocean liner this year, health ...

The CDC has reported 91 outbreaks of norovirus during the ... it's "less about specific foods and more so just washing your hands" because norovirus is takes a fecal-oral route for transmission.