"Norovirus is the most common foodborne illness here in the U.S. It's very hard to avoid once it's in your family," Dr. Wen said. "And, also, don't prepare food if you're having vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps, because you don't want to spread it to other people." This highlights the ease of transmission and the importance of public health measures.
"There were 91 separate norovirus outbreaks recorded across the country during the week of December 5, an uptick from 69 outbreaks in the last week of November," as reported by the CDC. This increase indicates a concerning trend during the holiday season.
Dr. Wen emphasized that the rising number of cases might reflect only a fraction of actual instances since symptoms often resolve within 24 hours. This reinforces the need for attention to norovirus's impact.
The Center for Disease Control noted that this surge in outbreaks represents a historical increase, significantly higher compared to a maximum of 65 outbreaks recorded in previous years at this time.
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