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.

There have been more cases of the highly infectious norovirus this season than totals in the past several seasons, but Kentuckians need not panic. Infectious disease expert Dr. Mark Burns, an associate professor at the University of Louisville and a medical doctor with UofL Health,

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.

Cases of norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data.

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.

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.

Outbreaks of norovirus across the country in 2024 are more than double the cases of the illness compared to previous years, according to a CDC report.