Is a New Norovirus Strain Behind the Surge of Infections in the US? Experts Weigh In
A new strain of norovirus makes up the majority of outbreaks nationwide—and it may offer an explanation for the steep rise in infections over the past month. The new norovirus strain, called GII.17[P17], was responsible for nearly 70% of all norovirus outbreaks from September 2024 through the end of December 2024, according to data from […]
Seafood Recall in More Than 15 States Over Norovirus Fears
Oysters and clams have been recalled over potential norovirus contamination, the Food and Drug Administration announced this week. On Monday, the FDA warned restaurants, food retailers, and consumers in seven states not to eat or sell oysters and Manila clams from Rudy’s Shellfish in Washington. Then on Wednesday, the FDA issued another recall in 15 […]