Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December – a dramatic increase from previous ...

The virus spreads easily and quickly through contaminated food and water. Cases often spike each year as people gather with family and friends during the holidays.

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. Along with respiratory viruses, a ...

Multiple norovirus outbreaks have been reported in Chicago during the month of January, the Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed this week.

Outbreaks of the stomach flu are spreading across the U.S and are far higher than average for December over the past 12 years, according to CDC figures.

Illinois is now experiencing high levels of respiratory illness, up from moderate levels the previous week, the state health department reported Tuesday. The increase is not a surprise, given that ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What does the ...

Treat the symptoms: First, isolate from others as much as possible. Slow down stool with anti-diarrheal medication and drink ...

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed an increase in three respiratory viruses COVID-19, flu and RSVand the gastrointestinal disease norovirus. Emergency department visits ...

Health cases regarding the norovirus are on the rise. The Will County Health Department is reminding residents to be cautious ...

In the winter months, it seems few are safe from some kind of illness — flu, COVID-19, norovirus, colds. While many of the germs that cause this misery can circulate throughout the year, scientists ...