The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported an alarming 91 suspected or confirmed norovirus outbreaks within the first week of December, marking a significant increase compared to prior years.
Norovirus is highly contagious, affecting 19 to 21 million people annually in the U.S., mainly through contaminated food, surfaces, or direct contact with an infected person.
Recent norovirus outbreaks linked to raw oysters in Los Angeles led to at least 80 illnesses, prompting an F.D.A. recall across multiple states.
Dr. William Schaffner emphasized the virus's two primary characteristics: it is easily transmissible and can survive on surfaces for extended periods.
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