
Norovirus cases are surging in parts of the U.S. this winter, CDC data show
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Cases of norovirus, a wretched and highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data.
The most recent numbers from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported during the week of Dec. 5, up from 69 outbreaks the last week of November.
Numbers from the past few years show a maximum of 65 outbreaks reported during that first week of December.

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