Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It spreads primarily through contaminated food or water, surfaces, and close contact with infected individuals.

With reports of hantavirus and norovirus spreading, people are worried if these virus outbreaks could also trigger a new pandemic. Read on to know more about these viruses and their potential for triggering a COVID-like situation.

A highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea is likely affecting some people in Los Angeles County. Concentrations of norovirus, sometimes referred to as the “winter vomiting disease,” detected in wastewater is increasing in the county ...

The apparent recent surge in sicknesses aboard cruise liners prompts the question: Are cruises breeding grounds for disease?

Will the upcoming norovirus season be just as early and active as the past year? While the answer may be anyone’s guess right now, federal health officials recently warned that the dominant strain of the contagious virus — the leading cause of vomiting ...