Norovirus outbreaks surge on cruise ships
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Massachusetts dealing with a rise in norovirus cases
COVID cases may be going down, but now there is a spike in norovirus.
FDA: Raw Oysters Sent To Massachusetts May Be Linked To Norovirus Outbreak
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While COVID Is Declining, Cases Of Stomach Flu Are Rising
A new report from the CDC says that the norovirus, the germ responsible for the stomach flu, has been increasingly active since January.
Source Of Norovirus Outbreak At NH Restaurant Remains A Mystery
A state investigation has been unable to identify the source of a norovirus outbreak that sickened 20 people and led to one death at a restaurant co-owned by a Democratic congressman.
Norovirus Contributed To NH Restaurant Patron Death, Health Officials Say
Norovirus was a contributing cause of the death of a person who had attended a function at a New Hampshire restaurant where a group of guests became sick, health officials said Tuesday.
13 Sick Students On Flight To Boston Diagnosed With Norovirus
The CDC said the 13 students who became sick on an American Airlines flight from Miami were diagnosed with norovirus and a bacterial infection.
Norovirus Sickens Nearly 100 At Maine Beach
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Dozens Sick After Possible Norovirus At Wright's Farm In Rhode Island
The department is investigating Wright's Farm Restaurant following reports that patrons became ill after eating there on Sunday.
Billerica Student With Suspected Case Of Norovirus Worked At Chipotle
Parts of Billerica High School were disinfected on Wednesday because a student may have the norovirus.
Billerica Chipotle Closed After Employee Diagnosed With Norovirus
A Chipotle in Billerica has been shut down temporarily after an employee was diagnosed with norovirus.
Criminal Investigation Underway At Chipotle
The investigation is tied to a norovirus outbreak in California.
Cleveland Circle Chipotle Cleared To Reopen Thursday
After a norovirus outbreak that sickened around 150 people, inspectors have cleared the restaurant to get back to business.
Boston Chipotle Likely To Reopen By Week's End After Norovirus Outbreak
A Cleveland Circle Chipotle is likely to reopen by Christmas after an outbreak of norovirus forced owners to close the restaurant for several weeks.
Brookline Mother Sues Chipotle After Norovirus Outbreak
A Brookline mother has filed a lawsuit against Chipotle after her son got sick from norovirus.
Chipotle CEO: Boston Restaurant With Norovirus Will Be 'Completely Sanitized'
The CEO of Chipotle is apologizing to sick customers after a norovirus outbreak in Boston.
Number Of Boston College Students Sickened By Chipotle Rises To 120
More than 120 students have now been impacted by the sickness that forced Chipotle to close its doors and clean the restaurant.
Boston Elementary School Reports 150 Norovirus Cases
Boston health officials say 140 students and 10 staff members at a local elementary school have come down with norovirus.
Simmons College Students Sick With Norovirus
Simmons College says about 20 students became sick with the norovirus over the weekend.
Norovirus Outbreak At Spaulding Rehab Hospital
The hospital says 27 of 132 inpatients are sick, as well eight staff members.
North Attleboro Man Sickened At Sea Praises Ship's Crew
A North Attleboro couple is back home after surviving a cruise ship loaded with norovirus.
CDC Blames New Strain Of Norovirus For 140+ Outbreaks In Recent Months
Health officials say a new strain of stomach bug that's sweeping the globe is taking over in the U.S.
Norovirus Sends Hundreds To Hospitals In Boston Area
It's been a rough cold and flu season so far and now hospitals are being flooded with patients suffering a severe stomach bug.
Staying Healthy During The Holidays
Dr. Laura Riley of Mass General Hospital talks with Jonathan Elias about protecting yourself from illness, especially norovirus.
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