The Latest Breaking News from Norovirus

Should you mask for norovirus?

This stubborn virus causes intense vomiting and diarrhea. Masking probably won't help, experts warn

Salon · Mar 20, 2024

Nationwide Norovirus Outbreak Raises Concerns, Especially In The Northeast

To stop the spread, the CDC strongly recommends washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, saying hand sanitizers are less effective.

International Business Times · Feb 26, 2024

Norovirus Cases Surge In Northeast: Know All About Highly Contagious Stomach Bug

As per the CDC surveillance data, northeastern states have been particularly affected by a surge in norovirus cases in the past few weeks.

Medical Daily · Feb 26, 2024

NHS leader warns junior doctors’ strikes could lead to tipping point

Matthew Taylor says there is a risk of health service becoming overwhelmed early in new year as pay row continues

The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2023

Flu and norovirus levels in England continue to rise

The numbers are ‘increasing considerably each week’ in England, health chiefs have warned.

Evening Standard · Dec 14, 2023

There's no norovirus outbreak in the UK – so why is a sharp rise in patients being reported?

A sharp rise in the number of hospital beds occupied due to patients suffering with norovirus has been reported by the NHS this year. According to the latest NHS weekly report on hospital bed occupancy, around 351 people on average were admitted to hospital every day last week with symptoms…

The Conversation · Dec 7, 2023

Flu and norovirus levels ‘creeping up’ as NHS braces for winter pressures

Norovirus is the most common infectious cause of vomiting and diarrhoea.

Evening Standard · Dec 7, 2023

Number in hospital with norovirus in England 179% higher than last year

Admissions caused by vomiting and diarrhoea-causing virus almost three times up on same time in 2022

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2023

Norovirus levels ‘much higher’ than last year, with hundreds in hospital

Norovirus is the most common infectious cause of vomiting and diarrhoea

Evening Standard · Nov 30, 2023

Students struck down with norovirus outbreak after $1 burrito event

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that affects people of all ages

The Independent UK · Nov 24, 2023