“Norovirus is tough to avoid, especially in households, but you can reduce your risk,” Dr. John Whyte, the chief medical ...

Annually, norovirus causes 19 to 21 million cases of vomiting and diarrhea in the U.S., 465,000 emergency room visits, 109,000 hospitalizations, and 900 deaths, per the CDC. Last winter, cases and ...

Norovirus can't be killed by using alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Skip to main content. Boydton, VA. Boydton, VA ... How to prevent norovirus. Steph Whiteside. January 8, 2025 at 8:04 AM.

Here are steps to prevent the spread of norovirus in Michigan this season: Wash your hands well and often, using soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Clean and disinfect contaminated surfaces.

Norovirus, which many people call “stomach flu,” is actually an illness in your gut, while the flu is a respiratory infection. Read about other common myths and wrong ideas about the virus.

This common precaution won't stop norovirus, experts say. Here's what to do instead While the virus is notoriously difficult to stop, experts say at least one common precaution might not actually work ...

Cases of norovirus are surging. Also known as the stomach flu, the virus can be easy to spread and difficult to kill. Here's how to prevent spreading it to others.

Cases of the highly contagious norovirus are on the rise in the U.S. as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported a significant jump in outbreaks in early December, according to the ...

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 ...

One of the most important steps to prevent the spread of Norovirus is to wash your hands thoroughly and frequently, especially after using the restroom and before handling food. Washing hands for ...