New norovirus strain is stoking the stomach flu surge
This winter’s dominant norovirus strain is a newer variant called the G11.17 [P17], CBS reports, citing data from a network of public health laboratories called CaliciNet that found seven in 10 outbreaks of the virus have tested positive for it.
It feels like everyone has a stomach bug. A new norovirus strain might be to blame, CDC data suggests
"It is too early to tell if this strain is associated with more severe norovirus disease but likely lower population immunity is the reason for the early surge of an otherwise seasonal increase of this virus," Jan Vinjé, head of the CDC's CaliciNet system, told CBS News in an email.
What are the symptoms of norovirus? The stomach bug sickening N.J.
The most common symptoms of norovirus are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. The virus may also cause body aches, fever and headaches, according to the CDC.
What's the best way to kill norovirus, the 'stomach bug'?
Only certain cleaners kill norovirus, a leading cause of vomiting, diarrhea and foodborne illness. Why is that?
Number of Guelph university students sick with stomach bug more than doubles to over 150
An Ontario public health unit is reminding people to wash their hands and avoid people who aren't feeling well as the number of University of Guelph students with gastroenteritis has grown to over 150,
Stomach flu survival guide: How to get through the norovirus
If you’re unlucky enough to encounter this virus, here’s what you need to know to get through the next few days.
Norovirus Spikes in U.S. as Stomach Bug Hits Hard
U.S. outbreaks this year are more than double what they were at the same time last year with the stomach virus causing symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea.
Norovirus cases are on the rise. Here's what you need to know about this nasty bug
A stomach illness outbreak at the University of Guelph is part of a trend that has experts noticing a rise in stomach bugs causing vomiting and diarrhea.
Norovirus Cases Are Spiking Nationwide: How to Protect Yourself from the Stomach Bug
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, have surged this winter. Nearly 1,000 cruise passengers on multiple ships got sick from a gastrointestinal illness outbreak after setting sail in December,
Stomach bug? Here's how doctors say you can best protect against norovirus
Reported cases of norovirus — a brief, but miserable illness — have generally been rising across the country in recent months, according to national data, but people can help protect themselves by practicing good hygiene.
Norovirus is surging in the US. Hand sanitizer doesn't work to prevent it
Norovirus, aka the stomach flu, is surging across the United States as 2025 begins. Here's what to know about norovirus symptoms, how it spreads, and prevention.
Flu 'going back to pre-pandemic levels'; stomach bugs on the rise in Nebraska
It's not too late to get a shot for influenza or COVID-19, both of which are expected to increase in the coming weeks.
Feeling nauseous? What to know as stomach bug outbreaks hit Florida hard
Parts of the country, including Florida, have seen a rise in cases this year of norovirus, a contagious virus that often ...
Today’s audio update: Stomach bug surge, school cell phone bans, DraftKings lawsuit
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What you need to know about that nasty stomach bug going around Mass.
Data from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health shows the number of confirmed cases norovirus in the state more than ...
Norovirus Cases Are Surging. These Are The Most Common Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now.
Norovirus is known to cause some pretty nasty symptoms, but there are steps you can take to stay healthy and things you can ...