Norovirus is highly contagious and causes vomiting and diarrhea. But, in the overwhelming majority of cases, people recover with no lasting consequences.

Norovirus, a highly contagious virus causing vomiting and diarrhoea, is surging in parts of the United States this winter. Known as the "stomach flu" (though unrelated to the influenza virus), norovirus causes acute gastroenteritis,

Norovirus cases are on the rise across the United States, and locally one doctor says he’s seeing the same uptick here in Austin.

Norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is spiking across the US. What to know about symptoms and prevention.

Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data.

Most norovirus outbreaks occur when people who are already infected spread the virus to others by direct means, such as through sharing food or eating utensils.

Several viruses -- seasonal flu, stomach flu, COVID-19 and RSV -- are surging in the United States and are expected to spike during the winter months, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The number of cases of a wretched stomach bug are up in parts of the US this winter, according to government data. Here's what to know.

Norovirus cases are spiking across the US with 91 outbreaks reported in early December Learn about symptoms risks prevention tips and why winter fuels its spread

The United States is seeing a dramatic increase in norovirus cases, with reported outbreaks reaching their highest numbers since 2012. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there were 91 outbreaks during the week of December 5, surpassing prior records for this time of year.

There’s currently no approved vaccine for norovirus, although Moderna has begun a phase three trial in the U.S. for a vaccine using mRNA technology and aims to test it in 25,000 adults worldwide. Norovirus causes about 200,000 deaths worldwide each year.

Noroviruses are "believed to be one of the most common causes of foodborne illness in the United States," according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. What is the situation with noroviruses in Massachusetts? Here's what to know. It's hard to say, though Department of Public Health acknowledges the sickness is in the Bay State now.