Symptoms and how the virus is transmitted
Norovirus appears to be at a seasonal high, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.The rate of positive results for norovirus tests, averaged over three weeks, topped 15% at the end of last week. That is the highest on record since late March 2022. Norovirus is sometimes called the stomach flu, but it is not related to the influenza virus. Rather, it is a highly contagious virus that typically causes gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. You may also have a mild fever and aches. Just a few virus particles are enough…
