BOSTON - Massachusetts is seeing an increase in reported norovirus cases this season, according to Department of Public Health data. The number of cases recorded in November and December by the state is more than double what it was the year before over the same time period.

Norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug that causes vomiting and diarrhea, is spiking across the US. What to know about symptoms and prevention.

UHS Wilson Medical Center was recently on a diversion due to high patient volume. Broome County Health Department called it "the perfect storm."

Last year, there were 16 outbreaks on cruise ships, from norovirus, salmonella, E. coli or other unidentified pathogens that cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as diarrhea or vomiting. That's the largest number of cruise ship outbreaks in 12 years.

A surge of norovirus cases, a contagious virus that is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, has medical professionals advising caution. “It is a common cause of illness outbreaks on cruise ships,

Most norovirus outbreaks occur when people who are already infected spread the virus to others by direct means, such as through sharing food or eating utensils.

The FDA has issued an urgent recall for shellstock oysters harvested last month in Washington state's Hammersley Inlet.

If COVID-19 taught us anything it's that washing your hands is often the best thing to do to prevent the spread of infections, including norovirus.

Cases of gastrointestinal illness, with norovirus as a likely culprit, are rising in Lancaster County and across much of the nation.

The dreaded norovirus illness known for severe bouts of vomiting, diarrhea and cramps is making life miserable for an increasing number of people as the illness surges.