Jan 6, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is asking residents to stay vigilant against the rise of norovirus. In a Facebook post on Monday, department officials said the virus is making its rounds across the state.

Dec 30, 2024 · Newsweek has created a map showing where in the country norovirus is surging as reported cases of the stomach bug continue to increase. There were 91 outbreaks of norovirus, also known as...

Jan 14, 2025 · Illinois is seeing more transmission of respiratory infections and norovirus this season, even compared to a typical winter, and medical professionals recommend residents take precautions.

These viruses are an important cause of gastrointestinal illness throughout the United States, including Illinois. What are the symptoms of noroviruses? Many of the noroviruses cause similar symptoms that usually occur between 24 hours and 48 hours after exposure.

Jan 23, 2025 · Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December – a dramatic increase from previous years, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

Dec 31, 2024 · CHICAGO (CBS) -- Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What does...

Feb 10, 2023 · According to Illinois' health department, "many of the noroviruses cause similar symptoms." Onset usually happens within 24 to 48 hours after exposure. Those symptoms include: "Symptoms...

Jan 17, 2025 · The U.S. is seeing a "quad-demic" as cases of COVID-19, flu, RSV and norovirus spread at the same time. Experts said this is what you need to know.

6 days ago · This winter has seen more norovirus outbreaks than the past six winters in Illinois. Outbreaks in November and December were over four times higher than the same period in 2023.

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can lead to diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Norovirus illness can be known by other names, such as food poisoning and stomach flu. Anyone can get norovirus.