Will norovirus surge early again this year? CDC urges tracking of new strain
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
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The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not specify what type of gastrointestinal illness caused the outbreak, but the victims reported having diarrhea and vomiting.
Dr. Raquel Zemtsov, a physician with UPMC Family Medicine, joined us to talk more about norovirus, its symptoms and how to avoid exposure to it.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the U.S.
Cases of influenza, COVID-19, RSV and norovirus are making the rounds in the aftermath of holiday gatherings.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says norovirus spreads quickly and easily.
At least 200 people have reported they've become ill after several events at the Marriott Hotel in Coraopolis.
Dozens of students are sick with some sort of stomach illness after a high school football banquet at a local hotel.
Pittsburgh Carmalt will be closed on Monday due to a high volume of reports of non-COVID-related illness.
Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas is returning to a Florida port a day early and giving passengers full refunds of their fare after 277 guests and crew members were hit with an outbreak of Norovirus as it sailed to Jamaica.
Chipotle says it received a follow-up subpoena requesting information tied to illnesses associated with a restaurant in Virginia this month.
The South Butler County School District is trying to contain a norovirus outbreak.
Chipotle says it has been served with a federal grand jury subpoena as part of a criminal investigation tied to a norovirus outbreak this summer at one of its restaurants in California.
Health officials are warning of a stomach virus going around lately.
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown officials have cancelled all indoor campus social events for the weekend as they believe a norovirus may be spreading among students.
Leafy greens are good for you, right? They are, if they are well-washed. The CDC has published which foods are most linked to outbreaks, and leading the pack is produce, which causes nearly half the illnesses.
If you're sick with vomiting and diarrhea, it's just a run-of-the-mill norovirus, right? The kind that easily spreads on cruise ships, schools and nursing homes. Well, yes and no.
The flu season may be peaking about now, but that's not the only bug making the rounds this winter. In fact, there are several viruses making people sick.
Pittsburgh Montessori PreK-8 is closed today while cleaning crews work to disinfect the building after a likely outbreak of norovirus. Officials say a high volume of both staff and students have become ill.
Officials with the Pittsburgh Public Schools District say there will be no class Friday at Pittsburgh Montessori Pre-K through 8 because of a virus outbreak.
The National Weather Service said there could be two possible waves of severe weather and storms Wednesday.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Construction began in January on the project that will include renovations to the district's athletic facility, press box, field house, and tennis courts.
Trees are being removed from the North Shore to make way for the Draft Theater and Main Stage for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
River Rescue crews spent hours diving 20 feet down into the Monongahela River after Jacinta Stevens' car flew off of the Parkway East and into the icy water below in late January.
The National Weather Service said there could be two possible waves of severe weather and storms Wednesday.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Construction began in January on the project that will include renovations to the district's athletic facility, press box, field house, and tennis courts.
The annual KDKA Fish Fry Guide is back for Lent! Check our listings for a 2026 fish fry near you in Pittsburgh.
Trees are being removed from the North Shore to make way for the Draft Theater and Main Stage for the upcoming 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
President Trump told CBS News the U.S. war with Iran is "very complete," and said the U.S. "could do a lot" about the Strait of Hormuz.
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
The preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. is "likely" responsible for the bombing of the girls' school in Iran on Feb. 28.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said "what you're seeing is emotional reactions and fear that this is a long-term war." He stressed that "this is not a long-term war."
The Pennsylvania Treasury will hold a public auction for unclaimed goods on Wednesday, March 25.
Pittsburgh gas prices have spiked in the last week, but how high exactly will they rise in the coming weeks?
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
An investigation into fraudulent vehicle inspections has led to dozens of charges against a Pittsburgh-area auto shop owner and his mechanic, police said.
There are always deals to be had at places like Sam's Club and TJ Maxx, but there are ways to get even bigger discounts.
It's time for our annual March Madness bracket, and this year it's the battle of who has the best wings in western Pennsylvania.
Padma Lakshmi is backin the arena with a fresh twist on the culinary showdown.
Daisy is visiting Neubauer's Flowers with a sneak peek at its spring open house.
Dr. Lori is back to play What's It Worth?
Backpacks can be surprisingly chaotic. Here are some simple tips to make it less frustrating.
More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
There is cautious optimism on the North Shore that the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette may continue to publish under new ownership.
From freshly washed cars to air conditioning units to entire porches, dust is blanketing one Westmoreland County neighborhood.
Former patients of Dr. Carl Medgaus are running out of time to try to recover money for unfinished dental work.
A Pittsburgh-area man is not just giving people living with ALS a voice, he's giving them their own voice.
A cancer once rare in young people has become the number one cause of cancer-related deaths for Americans under age 50.
Fish fries can be a quandary for people with heart and other medical issues.
With a measles outbreak in Pennsylvania, local health experts want to send a message to families.
Cracking down on the price of prescription drugs is a hefty task.
Heyward's new contract is said to be worth more than $32 million over two years with the first year of the deal guaranteed.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Damarco Minor followed his own miss to score with 0.7 seconds left and give 15th-seeded Pittsburgh a 64-63 win over 10-seed Stanford in the opening game of the ACC Tournament on Tuesday.
Jackson Blake converted on the decisive shootout goal and the Carolina Hurricanes recovered after relinquishing a two-goal lead late in regulation to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
The Baltimore Ravens have backed out of the trade that would have brought in star pass rusher Maxx Crosby from the Las Vegas Raiders.
Forbes' latest ranking of the world's richest people has been released, and the list features billionaires with ties to Pittsburgh.
A fire chief says a fire at an Ohio hog farm complex has killed about 6,000 pigs and unleashed a large plume of smoke that could be seen for miles.
Lawmakers in Harrisburg are looking at bills to tackle dynamic pricing.
The budget airline Breeze is launching a new nonstop route from Pittsburgh to Myrtle Beach this summer.
The lawsuit accuses Nippon of prioritizing revenue over worker safety.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The countdown is on, as the NFL Draft comes to Pittsburgh and America turns 250 years old.
Hillary Knight, Megan Keller and Jack and Quinn Hughes made a surprise appearance during "Heated Rivalry" star Connor Storrie's opening monologue on "SNL."
The medical drama "The Pitt" has certainly put a lot of eyes on Pittsburgh, and while the stories are fiction, the show highlights some very real things about the city.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Ray Petelin's forecast!
KDKA-TV's Bob Pompeani and 93.7 The Fan's Andrew Fillipponi discuss today's sports topics.
After the borough council voted unanimously on Monday to remove the South Connellsville Volunteer Fire Company from responding to emergencies in the borough, Mayor Chris Wiltrout vetoed the decision during a meeting on Tuesday.
Approximately 140 U.S. service members have been wounded in the first 10 days of the war with Iran, the Pentagon said on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh Mayor Corey O'Connor honored Pittsburgh EMS members for their efforts during a rescue on the Mon River in January.
Mike Tomlin stepped down as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers after 19 seasons with the team.
Pitt's regular season has ended with an 8-4 record.
Pitt's five-game winning streak came to an end with a 37-15 loss to Notre Dame.
Mason Heintschel set a new Pitt freshman single-game passing record in the Pitt win at Acrisure Stadium.
The 44th annual KDKA-TV Turkey Fund will help our neighbors in need have a nice meal for Thanksgiving.
