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 ...
It feels like everyone has a stomach bug. A new norovirus strain might be to blame, CDC data suggests
The new strain's emergence offers a possible explanation for the past month's steep wave of infections from the stomach bug.
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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 ...
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The Highest Outbreak of Infections on U.S. Cruise Ships Occurred in 2024
In 2024, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States reported a significant increase in ...
Norovirus outbreaks sweep California
A nasty stomach bug has been spreading across the country, including California, in recent months—leaving people feeling ...
3 BRILLIANT MINUTES: Viruses and volcanoes
In light of numerous norovirus outbreaks currently in the US and on cruise ships, the CDC is informing people that hand sanitizer will not kill norovirus, so we find out why and what to do instead.
Cruise ship ‘gastrointestinal outbreaks’ the worst they’ve been in years
According to The Hill, cases of stomach bug illnesses on cruise ships hit a 12-year high last year at 16 total. These outbreaks affected about 1,894 passengers as well as 245 crew members. Of the 16, ...
Florida ranks second in nation for norovirus outbreaks, new CDC data shows
MIAMI - Florida ranks second in the nation for confirmed norovirus outbreaks, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The highly contagious virus, often ...