Norovirus is Viral and Highly Contagious

Often associated with cruise ships and cafeterias, norovirus made an aggressive return in the 2024–2025 season with record-breaking outbreaks. This segment explains why norovirus spreads so easily, how it defies alcohol-based sanitizers, and why a new strain in 2025 caused an unusual surge in cases, particularly in schools, nursing homes, and food service locations.

Resources:

https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/about/

https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/php/reporting/norostat-data.html