Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December — a dramatic increase from previous ...

The virus spreads easily and quickly through contaminated food and water. Cases often spike each year as people gather with family and friends during the holidays.

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.

The U.S. is seeing a "quad-demic" as cases of COVID-19, flu, RSV and norovirus spread at the same time. Experts said this is ...

Illinois itself remained under the "high" level ... Sign up for the weekly Chicago Catch-Up newsletter. Add to it that norovirus is spreading rapidly in parts of the U.S., including the Chicago ...

Illinois is now experiencing high levels of respiratory illness, up from moderate levels the previous week, the state health department reported Tuesday. The increase is not a surprise, given that ...

Nationally, outbreaks of norovirus, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea, are also way up. In Illinois, the state health department is evaluating reports of norovirus outbreaks, but initial ...

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.