‘Winter Vomiting Disease’ Cases Surging – KXL

ATLANTA, GA – Cases of the “winter vomiting disease” are surging across the U.S.  The Centers for Disease Control’s wastewater surveillance testing has indicated the norovirus is spreading earlier and faster than usual.

Each year there are about 2,500 reported outbreaks of the virus in the U.S., and this year cases have been on the rise particularly in Louisiana, Michigan and Indiana.

Health experts have encouraged vigilance through proper hand washing, frequently disinfecting surfaces and avoiding direct contact with those infected.