Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December – a dramatic increase from previous years, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.

CHICAGO — Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December — a dramatic increase ...

This winter has seen more norovirus outbreaks than the past six winters in Illinois. Outbreaks in November and December were over four times higher than the same period in 2023.

Norovirus in Illinois. While a seasonal uptick in respiratory viruses is expected in winter each year, we’re still seeing higher overall numbers than in previous seasons, Sundareshan said.

From Aug. 1 to Dec. 11, there were 495 norovirus outbreaks reported to the CDC’s NoroSTAT system. In that same period last year, there were 363 norovirus outbreaks.

Dr. Sameer Vohra, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health, said norovirus cases are increasing statewide. "For many, it is just a very uncomfortable GI (gastrointestinal) illness," he ...

Illinois is now experiencing high levels of respiratory illnesses such as flu and RSV, ... the nation has seen a dramatic rise in outbreaks of norovirus — an illness that can cause vomiting and ...

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The CDC reported 91 suspected or confirmed outbreaks of norovirus across 14 states (not including Illinois) for the week that ended Dec. 5, compared with a maximum of 41 outbreaks for that week in ...

Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December — a dramatic increase from previous years, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. During ...