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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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Marty Vergel Baes

Is a 'Vomiting Virus' Sweeping the US? New Data Reveals Sharp Rise in Norovirus Cases Nationwide

Latest US health data shows significant spike in ‘Vomiting Virus’ cases nationwide, causing community outbreak concerns to grow. (Credit: Charles D. Humphrey/Wikimedia Commons)

A highly contagious virus known for causing sudden vomiting and diarrhoea is once again spreading across the United States, raising fresh concerns about public health as cases climb in unexpected regions.

What began as reports of sick hikers along Southern California's iconic Pacific Crest Trail has evolved into a broader national story. New surveillance data suggests norovirus activity is increasing across large parts of the country, with experts closely monitoring the situation despite insisting that current levels remain largely consistent with seasonal expectations.

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