Norovirus outbreaks are common throughout the year, but prevalent from November to April. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said this year's number of reported norovirus outbreaks has exceeded the numbers in the recent years before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Norovirus: It comes on quickly, you can be contagious for weeks and hand sanitizer doesn't kill it. As norovirus plagues many families in Florida, with the state seeing the second-largest number of outbreaks in the country between Sept. 1, 2023 ...

Norovirus is surging, and health officials are battling what they’re calling one of the worst outbreaks ever recorded during this time of year.

MIAMI - Florida ranks second in the nation for confirmed norovirus outbreaks, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The highly contagious virus, often referred to as the "stomach bug," is spreading rapidly this season, particularly in crowded settings like cruise ships.

Norovirus is surging across the US. Florida was ranked as the state with the second most outbreaks between Sept. 1, 2023 and Oct. 31, 2024.

Norovirus, also known as the stomach bug, is spreading across the U.S. Here's what to know about the contagious virus and how best to prevent an infection.

The CDC’s overall snapshot of respiratory illness activity in Florida remains very high. The CDC has measured moderate levels of flu and RSV activity in wastewater. In emergency room visits, the CDC found an increasing amount of very high flu activity. RSV activity in emergency departments is still high, but it’s decreasing.

As norovirus plagues many families in Florida, with the state seeing the second-largest number of outbreaks in the country between Sept. 1, 2023, and Oct. 31, 2024, according to the Centers for ...

Recent reports show Florida ranks second in the United States for outbreaks. They also mention how there are about 2,500 reported norovirus outbreaks in the nation. Health officials say norovirus ...

The agency told us in an email statement, "Norovirus is not a reportable disease/condition in the state of Florida. The best way to prevent norovirus is to practice proper hand-washing and general ...

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Dr. Edwin Michael, an epidemiologist and professor at USF, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer on Florida Live to discuss the recent outbreaks of norovirus and bird flu, and takes a look at the level of concern we should have in regards to those becoming the next pandemic.