Norovirus cases are on the rise, and yes, it’s super contagious—but you don’t need to worry too much yet. As of January 2025, ...

7 Need-to-Know Facts About Norovirus. The super-contagious gastrointestinal virus is causing outbreaks across the U.S. Here’s how to protect yourself (and everyone around you).

8 Norovirus Facts That You Need to Know Right Now. 1. Norovirus is contagious. Highly contagious. You can get it from an infected person, contaminated food or water, or by touching contaminated ...

Myth #2: Norovirus is just food poisoning. Fact: You can get sick from eating contaminated food or beverages, but it’s not the primary source. The CDC says norovirus causes 58% of all foodborne ...

The highly contagious norovirus – popularly known as “stomach flu” or the “winter vomiting bug” – is now surging through the U.S.. Search for: Science ...

7 facts reveal why norovirus cases surge in winter. Health experts warn of unprecedented rise in stomach virus outbreaks across America By Serena Summer Jan 11, 2025; 8:25 am; Photo ...

Based on facts, either observed and ... Norovirus. Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S., responsible for nearly 58 percent of foodborne infections annually.

Travellers planning to set sail this season can rest a little easier—cruise ships aren't the norovirus breeding grounds ...

How you can catch norovirus twice. From September 1, 2024 through the end of December, health officials reported 56 norovirus outbreaks across the country, spanning 10 different genotypes, or strains.

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 ...

Despite millions of cases of norovirus in the U.S. each year—and a current surge in outbreaks—there is still no vaccine for the stomach bug. Here's why it's taking so long, and how close we ...

Myth: Cruise ships are floating Petri dishes and norovirus outbreaks are rampant ...