Forbes December 29, 2024
Katherine Hignett

Norovirus cases are surging the U.S., with 455 outbreaks reported since the start of September. More than 90 of these occurred in the first week of December — one of the highest rates reported in any week since records began in 2012.

The true number of outbreaks is likely far higher, as only 14 states contribute to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s “NoroSTAT” reporting system.

Rising rates of disease are also reflected in an increasing rate of positive tests for norovirus, which the CDC uses to monitor the spread of the disease across the country. These saw a sharp rise from 10.6% in the week ending Nov. 16 to 22.02% the week ending Dec. 21. High case numbers...

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