Overview

• Norovirus cases are on the rise in the U.S., particularly in the Northeast, where positivity rates have reached around 16%.
• The virus, which causes symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain, is most detrimental in children under 5 and older adults.
• Over 1,200 students in Alabama's Baldwin County were infected, leading to the closure of Fairhope West Elementary School.
• There is no vaccine or specific medication for norovirus, making prevention through hygiene and sanitation crucial.
• The CDC emphasizes the importance of handwashing and disinfecting surfaces to prevent the spread of the virus.