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Norovirus wave now more than double last year's peak

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Norovirus wave now more than double last year's peak, in CDC's data

This winter's wave of norovirus infections has reached levels that are now more than double last season's peak, in figures published Monday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tracking the notorious stomach bug.

Fast Company · 8h

Norovirus outbreak 2025: Symptoms, cases, and what to know as CDC data indicates a winter wave

New CDC data indicates a rise in cases of norovirus, often colloquially referred to as "stomach flu." Test positivity has spiked.

Norovirus infections double from last season's peak

The latest wave of norovirus infections have more than doubled last season's peak, the CDC said. Almost 30% of norovirus tests taken the week of new year's were positive for the virus. Rates have reached or surpassed last season's peaks in all regions across the country.

norovirus, Hand sanitizer

NBC New York · 8h

Hand sanitizer isn't enough to protect against norovirus. What should you do instead?

No. Hand sanitizer is simply not as effective against norovirus as it at killing other pathogens due to the virus's firm shell, Dr. William Schaffner, professor of infectious diseases at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, told TODAY.com recently.

Put down the hand sanitizer and use soap, how to prevent Norovirus

Norovirus is something you don’t want to catch—but according to the CDC, it’s doubled this winter season compared to last season.

TODAY on MSN · 5h

Hand sanitizer isn't enough to kill norovirus, experts say. Here's what to do instead

Hand sanitizer alone isn't enough to protect you from norovirus, experts say. So it's important to know how to stay safe and wash your hands properly.

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Vicious Norovirus Strain Driving Surge In US Outbreaks: What To Know

A highly contagious strain of norovirus, GII.17, is rapidly spreading across the United States, fueling an unusually high ...

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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 ...

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Are your symptoms the flu, COVID, RSV, Norovirus? How to tell the difference

Flu season is here in New Jersey, but other illnesses are in full swing in the Garden State. Here are the symptoms and how ...

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'IT'S AWFUL' | CDC reports higher winter norovirus outbreak

Norovirus, commonly called the stomach flu, is a gastrointestinal virus causing vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal cramping and a ...

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Norovirus cases on the rise amid seasonal cold and flu season

As cold and flu season runs rampant this winter, there's an extra virus to residents may have to work to avoid.Norovirus, a ...

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Many household cleaners don’t protect against norovirus, report says

Atlanta — The U.S. has seen a slow surge of norovirus, the country’s leading cause of foodborne illness, with the Center of ...

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Cases of norovirus are up across the country, CDC finds

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that cases of norovirus, the very contagious ...

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SC flu season: Norovirus, RSV, flu surge in South Carolina; hospitals restrict visitation

Bon Secours and Prisma Health are implementing new visitor restrictions as cases of influenza and respiratory illnesses rise ...

So, there’s this thing going around NYC. Your guide to navigating the norovirus.

You can also get norovirus by touching objects or surfaces that are contaminated and then putting your hands in your mouth ...

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