Why is everyone sick? 3 respiratory, norovirus hitting IL now ...
Jan 14, 2025 · Illinois is seeing more transmission of respiratory infections and norovirus this season, even compared to a typical winter, and medical professionals recommend residents take precautions.
Noroviruses - Illinois Department of Public Health
These viruses are an important cause of gastrointestinal illness throughout the United States, including Illinois. What are the symptoms of noroviruses? Many of the noroviruses cause similar symptoms that usually occur between 24 hours and 48 hours after exposure.
Norovirus outbreaks significantly higher in Illinois this winter
2 days ago · Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December – a dramatic increase from previous years, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health.
IL Dept. of Public Health warns against rise in norovirus
Jan 6, 2025 · SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — The Illinois Department of Public Health is asking residents to stay vigilant against the rise of norovirus. In a Facebook post on Monday, department officials said the virus is making its rounds across the state.
Norovirus Cases Are Surging, CDC Says: What To Know In IL
Dec 30, 2024 · ACROSS ILLINOIS — Norovirus is quickly spreading, exceeding past seasonal averages for outbreaks of the wretched stomach bug that sickens millions of people every year. Health officials in...
Norovirus outbreaks reported in Chicago. Symptoms to watch for …
Jan 16, 2025 · Multiple norovirus outbreaks have been reported in Chicago during the month of January, the Chicago Department of Public Health confirmed this week. According to the city's health department ...
Stomach Flu Cases Spiking in the Midwest, CDC Data Shows.
Feb 10, 2023 · According to Illinois' health department, "many of the noroviruses cause similar symptoms." Onset usually happens within 24 to 48 hours after exposure. Those symptoms include: "Symptoms...
Chicago area health officials monitoring surge in norovirus cases.
Dec 31, 2024 · CHICAGO (CBS) -- Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the Chicago area and nationwide, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. What does...
Norovirus (Stomach Bug) Facts For Parents - Illinois Department …
Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can lead to diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Norovirus illness can be known by other names, such as food poisoning and stomach flu. Anyone can get norovirus.
Over 110 norovirus outbreaks in Illinois since November, the …
2 days ago · This winter has seen more norovirus outbreaks than the past six winters in Illinois. Outbreaks in November and December were over four times higher than the same period in 2023.