What Is Norovirus? Highly Contagious 'Vomiting Bug' Spreading Across US Regions Amid Rising Wastewater Levels
Wastewater surveillance shows high concentrations, and the CDC recorded 1,194 outbreaks from Aug. 1 to May 7, down from 2,534 a year earlier.
- Recent wastewater surveillance reveals an upward trend to "high" levels of norovirus across much of the country, with rates currently rising in the Northeast, Amanda Bidwell, scientific program manager at WastewaterSCAN, said.
- During the 2024-25 season, the GII strain caused about 75% of outbreaks, and norovirus is highly contagious, with infected patients spreading the virus to up to seven other people on average, Linda Yancey, infectious disease specialist at Memorial Hermann, said.
- Vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach cramps usually start 12 to 48 hours after exposure, as the virus spreads through contaminated food, surfaces, or direct contact in crowded settings like cruise ships.
- Vulnerable populations should monitor for warning signs of dehydration, such as dry mouth. Experts recommend oral rehydration fluids rather than sports drinks like Gatorade, and emphasize hand washing over sanitizers.
- National levels are not "unusually high" compared with prior seasons, according to the CDC, though seasonal travel and extreme heat may contribute to outbreaks, Aaron Glatt, chief of infectious diseases at Mount Sinai South Nassau, said.
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What is Norovirus? Highly Contagious 'Vomiting Bug' Spreading Across US Regions Amid Rising Wastewater Levels
Norovirus, a highly contagious virus, is spreading across the US, with wastewater data indicating rising cases. Health officials are monitoring the situation, though no national emergency is declared.
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The flu season may have been largely behind, but an unpleasant and highly contagious stomach virus is on the rise. In recent weeks, hikers in Southern California have been affected by the norovirus, according to the Pacific Crest Trail Association. Outdoor enthusiasts along this iconic trail are not the only ones suffering. Recent monitoring of wastewater reveals an upward trend towards "high" levels of norovirus in much of the country, with rat…
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