It is winter, and a new strain of norovirus called GII.17[P17] is spreading across the U.S. including the northeast. MedStar Health Urgent Care in our region is experiencing an uptick in norovirus ...

As the leading cause of viral gastroenteritis worldwide, norovirus is an all too familiar ailment. Its telltale digestive upset — not to mention its reputation for being notoriously contagious — has ...

The Bay State is apparently not immune to the surge in nasty stomach bug cases across the country. Norovirus cases have reportedly spiked in Massachusetts over the last few months, according to data ...

The highly contagious virus can spread quickly in communities, especially where people gather closely together. We often think of norovirus as a winter illness, but cases can spike in spring too. This ...

A new national wastewater map is offering a window into the spread of norovirus across the United States, showing where the highly contagious stomach bug, also known as the "vomiting virus," is ...

Cruise ships are drawing attention not only for a rare strain of hantavirus, but also for more common illnesses such as norovirus while health officials monitor outbreaks and remind travelers to take ...

Over 100 people were affected by a norovirus outbreak aboard the Caribbean Princess cruise, according to a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report released Thursday. According to the ...

An outbreak of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, has sickened more than 90 people aboard a Royal Caribbean International cruise ship. At least 94 passengers ...

Norovirus outbreaks have repeatedly shadowed major international events, and the Olympics are no exception. When thousands of athletes from around the world gather in one place, attention is usually ...

Human norovirus (HuNoV) is a leading cause of acute viral gastroenteritis worldwide, causing symptoms ranging from discomfort to severe outcomes in young children, the elderly, and people who are ...

Students at Quinnipiac University are taking precautions after norovirus was reported at a campus residence hall last week. This came after the school notified students on campus. “It does seem nasty, ...

Ah, the classic signs of winter: Freezing temperatures, icy roads and calling in sick. It's no secret that winter is a time when illness is prominent. Coughs, colds and viruses are easily spread this ...