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 Atlanta Braves recovered after losing an early three-run lead to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 and clinch another series win.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
The Toledo Police Department reported that the shooting occurred near the Old West End Festival.
Thousands of people across the Pittsburgh area are without power following damaging storms on Saturday afternoon.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a shooting incident that took place in Aliquippa, Beaver County, early Saturday morning.
The Atlanta Braves recovered after losing an early three-run lead to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 and clinch another series win.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
The Toledo Police Department reported that the shooting occurred near the Old West End Festival.
Thousands of people across the Pittsburgh area are without power following damaging storms on Saturday afternoon.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating a shooting incident that took place in Aliquippa, Beaver County, early Saturday morning.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
Two men wounded in a shooting during then-presidential candidate Donald Trump's 2024 rally at the Butler Farm Show grounds are suing the United States.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Allegheny County Sheriff Kevin Kraus is suing over a ballot referendum that he says would illegally impose term limits on his position.
A Pennsylvania state lawmaker is proposing giving taxpayers $250 to celebrate America's birthday.
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A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
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Randy Fenoli of "Say Yes To The Dress" fame, joins Heather and David for a special chat ahead of his appearance at the Rivers Casino.
The Artist Market is a place to discover something unexpected, and now, you just have to find a place to display that something unexpected! Boaz Frankel is giving you a look at many of this year's offerings!
Heather and David are getting a first "hand" look at how the Squonk Joy Machine transforms music into an interactive, musical playground!
Pittsburgh's fire boat has been on the water for nearly a decade, but it hasn't seen much action.
A lawsuit has been filed over the smell neighbors say is coming from the Sherwin-Williams plant in Rochester.
Naida Reed contacted KDKA Investigates after she said Pittsburgh Water failed to follow through on what crews allegedly promised.
What if what's sitting in your jewelry drawer is worth more than you think?
A Bethel Park homeowner says he's out thousands of dollars after hiring a contractor to replace his front porch.
Lone star ticks have been found in Franklin and Erie counties in Pennsylvania.
Pittsburgh, with its natural beauty and parks, can be a great place for people to put the phones down and enjoy life.
Doctors say it looks like it will be a bad season for tick-borne diseases.
Temperatures could reach into the 90s this week in Pittsburgh, and that impacts everything, including your sleep.
Frontline healthcare workers at Butler Memorial Hospital overwhelmingly approved their first union contract on Friday.
The Atlanta Braves recovered after losing an early three-run lead to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 and clinch another series win.
Western Pennsylvania has historically been a hotbed for producing talent that succeeds in the NFL.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
West Virginia hosts Cal Poly in the 2026 NCAA super regionals at noon at Kendrick Family Ballpark.
The Atlanta Braves opened another home series with a victory, beating the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-3 on Friday night.
Buc-ee's plans to open another store in Ohio, bringing its gas station, convenience store and smiling buck-toothed beaver mascot closer to the Pennsylvania stateline.
A James Beard Award-nominated bar is coming back to Pittsburgh.
A fractured majority of Republican justices sided with a sweeping challenge brought by local and county officials against Oak Run Solar.
The move by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine comes as tax breaks for energy-hungry AI data centers are increasingly playing a role in state budgets.
Ohio's tax break for data centers is costing the state far more than expected.
The second of two shows at Acrisure Stadium, originally scheduled for Saturday night, has been canceled, according to Wallen.
Ahead of a packed weekend here in Pittsburgh, many are taking to the three rivers ahead of a big country show.
Now that Arts Landing is open, the Three Rivers Arts Festival will have a permanent home.
The trailer teases a high-stakes Robin Hood-esque bank heist from a star-studded crew.
Joe Negri, known to many as Handyman Negri on "Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood," has died at the age of 99, just days shy of his 100th birthday.
As storms moved through the Pittsburgh area on Saturday, portions of southern counties felt the wrath of Mother Nature. KDKA-TV's Ricky Sayer reports from Fayette County, where one homeowner encountered a scary situation during the storms.
Stay on top of local weather with First Alert Meteorologist Trey Fulbright's forecast!
Severe weather slammed into the Pittsburgh region on Saturday afternoon, leaving thousands without power and prompting several severe weather alerts. KDKA-TV's Josh Taylor and Trey Fulbright share the latest details.
Pittsburgh Public Safety announced the arrest of a suspect in connection with a deadly shooting that took place last month in Pittsburgh's Market Square. KDKA's Ross Guidotti reports.
Watch as teams from Grove City, Pine Richland, and Trinity Area high schools compete on this edition of KD Quiz!
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.
