A person sick with norovirus can shed significant amounts of the virus, and it doesn’t take much to infect someone else. Because of this, the virus thrives in crowded, indoor spaces like cruise ships, nursing homes, schools and day care centers, experts said.
The CDC says norovirus cases are surging. Plus, the FDA issued an alert related to CA shellfish that may be contaminated with the virus.
If COVID-19 taught us anything it's that washing your hands is often the best thing to do to prevent the spread of infections, including norovirus.
The CDC has already reported a significant rise in clusters of infections, just two months into norovirus season.
Norovirus is the most common cause of vomiting and diarrhea, and foodborne illness in Indiana, according to the Indiana Department of Health. As cases increase around the nation, here's what to know about norovirus.
The US Food and Drug Administration began issuing warnings about a potential norovirus outbreak in oysters harvested from Washington state in early December
Norovirus may be hitting Canadians harder this time of year with reported cases rising above previous averages, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is recalling oysters harvested from Puget Sound in December, citing possible norovirus contamination. It’s one of several recalls to impact the Pacific Northwest’s shellfish supply in the past month.
Taylor Shellfish Canada ULC has issued a recall for certain oysters harvested from British Columbia, Canada, and distributed in the United States because
The FDA has expanded its oyster recall to include mollusks harvested by Taylor Shellfish Canada in British Columbia and Ruco’s in Washington state
The Centers for Disease Control says Norovirus cases are on the rise across the country. What does that mean for Virginia?
Also called the “stomach bug” or “stomach flu,” norovirus tends to surge during the winter months. A national surge of norovirus — the highly contagious illness that can cause vomiting, diarrhea and low-grade fevers — has also sickened some residents across the D.C. region in recent weeks.