The Portland Water District, in partnership with the nationwide WastewaterSCAN program based at Stanford University, is playing a vital role in tracking infectious diseases. By analyzing wastewater ...

This winter’s dominant norovirus strain is a newer variant called the G11.17 [P17], CBS reports, citing data from a network ...

There were 91 suspected or confirmed norovirus outbreaks during the week of Dec. 5, according to data from the Centers for ...

Norovirus infections can occur at any time of year, but they tend to peak during the colder winter months—that happens every ...

A newer strain of norovirus, called GII.17[P17] makes up the majority of outbreaks nationwide, according to CDC data.

Norovirus, often erroneously called the "stomach flu," sickens an estimated 21 million Americans and 685 million people ...

Despite millions of cases of norovirus in the U.S. each year—and a current surge in outbreaks—there is still no vaccine for ...

The best way to protect yourself from the flu and COVID is to get vaccinated. This can reduce your chances of getting sick ...

Health officials say norovirus affects all ages, but children and older adults are more at risk for severe outcomes, and are encouraging people to wash their hands thoroughly. Doctors say the virus ...

They say these numbers are slowly peaking right now, with Nebraska reporting over a thousand in late December, and we likely won't see a decrease until the end of March.

Norovirus is sweeping through California. The contagious stomach virus is now fueled by a new strain, accounting for nearly ...

Norovirus can survive quite well on surfaces, bathroom fixtures, countertops, doorknobs and any other items commonly touched.