Noroviruses - Illinois Department of Public Health
Outbreaks of norovirus in long-term care facilities are not uncommon and are frequently transmitted from person to person (including residents, staff, visitors and volunteers). Strict compliance with good hygiene practices is important to …
IL Dept. of Public Health warns against rise in norovirus
Jan 6, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is asking residents to stay vigilant against the rise of norovirus. In a Facebook post on Monday, department officials said the virus is making its rounds across the state.
Norovirus outbreaks significantly higher in Illinois this winter
3 days ago · Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December – a dramatic increase from previous years, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Norovirus outbreak that sickened more than 300 people linked …
Aug 17, 2023 · A CDC report published Thursday found a norovirus outbreak linked to a restaurant in Illinois that sickened more than 300 people was likely caused by an ill food handler.
Norovirus outbreaks reported in Chicago. Symptoms to watch …
Jan 16, 2025 · Multiple norovirus outbreaks have been reported in Chicago during the month of January, the Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed this week.. According to the city's health department ...
Chicago area health officials monitoring surge in norovirus cases.
Dec 31, 2024 · CHICAGO (CBS) -- Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What does...
Over 110 norovirus outbreaks in Illinois since November, the …
3 days ago · This winter has seen more norovirus outbreaks than the past six winters in Illinois. Outbreaks in November and December were over four times higher than the same period in 2023.
NoroSTAT Data | Norovirus | CDC - Centers for Disease Control …
Sep 20, 2024 · Data on suspected and confirmed norovirus outbreaks reported to CDC by participating state health departments are updated monthly. NoroSTAT data is used to assess current and past norovirus activity and impact of future norovirus genotypes. NoroSTAT combines a subset of NORS and CaliciNet data.
Notes from the Field: Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to a Food...
Aug 17, 2023 · On November 26, 2022, the Tazewell (Illinois) County Health Department (TCHD) contacted the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) concerning a large acute gastroenteritis outbreak linked to restaurant A in Illinois.
NoroSTAT Data Table | Norovirus | CDC
Sep 20, 2024 · The table shows data on suspected and confirmed norovirus outbreaks reported to CDC by NoroSTAT-participating state health departments. States report data through the National Outbreak Reporting System (NORS). Outbreaks in the data table are classified by week of illness onset and updated monthly.