Norovirus, commonly called the stomach flu or the 24-hour bug, is on the rise across the US this winter. ADAnd Norovirus outbreaks — which are most common from November to April — have reached one of their highest levels from any time in the past 12 years, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. ADWhy norovirus is so bad this yearIn terms of the total number of norovirus outbreaks, Gohil said it's pretty bad this year. ADBefore the pandemic, there were also years when norovirus outbreaks spiked just like they are now, and fluctuations like this are normal, Gohil said. Everyone has an important role to play in helping prevent the spread of norovirus, Gohil said.

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