The US Food and Drug Administration began issuing warnings about a potential norovirus outbreak in oysters harvested from Washington state in early December

If COVID-19 taught us anything it's that washing your hands is often the best thing to do to prevent the spread of infections, including norovirus.

A person sick with norovirus can shed significant amounts of the virus, and it doesn’t take much to infect someone else. Because of this, the virus thrives in crowded, indoor spaces like cruise ships, nursing homes, schools and day care centers, experts said.

Norovirus, more commonly known as the stomach flu, cases are on the rise. As cases increase around the nation, here's what to know about norovirus.

Also called the “stomach bug” or “stomach flu,” norovirus tends to surge during the winter months. A national surge of norovirus — the highly contagious illness that can cause vomiting, diarrhea and low-grade fevers — has also sickened some residents across the D.C. region in recent weeks.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported double the cases of norovirus compared to previous years – after outbreaks reported nationwide.

Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC has issued a recall for certain oysters harvested from British Columbia, Canada, and distributed in the United States because

The FDA has expanded its oyster recall to include mollusks harvested by Taylor Shellfish Canada in British Columbia and Ruco’s in Washington state

This is the time of year known for viral respiratory infections. Health agencies are already seeing more cases of Flu, RSV, and Covid-19.

The death comes as multiple infectious diseases are surging throughout the US, including the 10th wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and major spikes in seasonal influenza, norovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV),

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Symptoms of norovirus typically develop within 12 to 48 hours after exposure, the most common symptoms being diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. Fever, headaches, and body aches can also emerge.