Norovirus and Prevention Measures

Norovirus can linger on clothes and fabric-lined items for up to a month, spreading through close contact or contaminated surfaces. Washing hands thoroughly with water, using hot water and biological detergents for laundry, and avoiding common mistakes like poor hand hygiene and using the wrong cleaning products can help prevent the spread of the virus. Cases of norovirus have surged by 40% compared to previous years.

Surge in Viral Infections in the US Post-Holidays

A surge in flu, Covid, RSV, and norovirus cases in the US post-holidays prompts return of mask mandates in certain states. Infections driven by increased mixing during holidays and weakened immune systems from Covid lockdowns. Experts predict peaks in January or early February, with highest norovirus cases since 2012 and RSV hospitalizations up nearly 40 percent in two weeks.

Cruise Ship Outbreak on Silversea's Silver Nova

Passengers on a luxury Silversea cruise liner fell ill with a gastrointestinal virus, leading to a CDC investigation. The outbreak caused diarrhea among 28 passengers and one crew member during a 16-day cruise from Peru. The cause of the outbreak is unknown, but it is suspected to be norovirus.

Norovirus Spread and Treatment

Fox News medical contributor Dr. Marc Siegel explains how norovirus spreads and the frustration among diabetes patients due to limited medications. Norovirus cases are rising across the U.S., with high positivity rates in the northeastern region. The virus causes symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain, leading to dehydration, especially in the elderly.

Norovirus Outbreak in the Northeast

A hypercontagious stomach bug, the norovirus, is sweeping across the Northeast causing schools to close and citizens to suffer from alarming symptoms. The virus spreads easily through contaminated foods, liquids, and surfaces, resulting in millions of cases each year.