In the United States, more than 2,500 norovirus outbreaks are reported each year, sickening more than 20 million people a year and causing 100,000 hospitalizations. It leads to about 900 deaths ...

Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. “So far, the total number of norovirus outbreaks for the 2024–2025 seasonal year is above the range reported during ...

Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, responsible for 58 percent of such infections acquired in the country each year, according to the CDC.

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 ...

Norovirus can’t be grown well in cells either, Yuan notes. In the Pipeline Despite the host of obstacles, scientists are working on clinical trials testing half a dozen different vaccine candidates.

Avoiding raw or undercooked shellfish can also reduce the risk of infection. Since norovirus can survive temperatures up to 145°F, quick steaming will not kill the virus. Even if you have had ...

Cases of norovirus appear to be on the rise in various parts of the U.S. with more than 90 outbreaks reported the week of Dec. 5, according to CDC data.

What to know about norovirus as cases surge across U.S. 04:20 Cases of norovirus, a wretched and highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to ...

Norovirus has been linked to twelve outbreaks on cruise ships this year, sickening nearly 1,500 people, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This number surpasses ...

Norovirus outbreaks occur most frequently during the winter months and are most common in congregate settings such as schools, military barracks, nursing homes, cruise ships and, of course ...