Feb. 10, 2023 — The variety of constructive circumstances of the norovirus, a extremely transmissible gastrointestinal sickness also referred to as the abdomen flu, is rising throughout america.

There have been 225 norovirus outbreaks reported to the CDC between Aug. 1, 2022, and Jan. 8, 2023, in comparison with 172 outbreaks throughout the identical interval the earlier season, in accordance with CDC knowledge. 

The very best price of constructive assessments is within the Midwest. 

“Whereas norovirus circumstances are rising within the U.S., CDC knowledge as current as January 2023 present that reported norovirus outbreaks are inside the anticipated vary for this time of yr,” CDC spokesperson Kate Grusich stated, in accordance with NBC Information. 

“Prevention measures applied throughout the COVID-19 pandemic had been seemingly efficient in stopping norovirus outbreaks. As pandemic restrictions have relaxed, the variety of norovirus outbreaks has returned to ranges much like pre-pandemic years.” 

Although it is known as the abdomen flu, norovirus just isn’t associated to influenza. Signs of norovirus embody diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, abdomen ache, fever, and physique aches.

There isn’t any therapy for norovirus, however docs often suggest individuals drink loads of fluids.

In England, norovirus charges are 66% increased than the common over the 5 seasons earlier than the COVID pandemic, knowledge from the UK Well being Safety Company reveals.The largest rise in constructive circumstances is in individuals 65 and older.