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Flu, COVID-19 (including BA.3.2), RSV and norovirus are circulating this spring; their symptoms overlap, so you need a test to know which virus you have. Local wastewater data and community trends help gauge which virus is dominant where you live, and vaccination or boosters may be advised based on personal risk and local conditions.
Restaurant workers say raw oysters carry real illness risks with no reliable way to detect infection; health authorities like the CDC advise cooking oysters thoroughly to reduce risks from Vibrio, norovirus, hepatitis A, and other pathogens, meaning diners should favor cooked preparations over raw servings.
The CDC says about 153 people aboard the Star Princess were sickened by norovirus during an eight‑day Caribbean voyage (104 guests and 49 crew). Princess Cruises reported following its outbreak plan with increased cleaning, isolation of ill passengers, stool testing, and other precautions, while the CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program conducts an environmental assessment and outbreak investigation.
Nearly 1 in 9 people aboard the Star Princess contracted norovirus during a week-long Caribbean voyage, with 104 passengers and 49 crew ill. The CDC’s Vessel Sanitation Program investigated, while Princess Cruises implemented extra cleaning and isolation for those affected as ill travelers disembarked. The ship returned to Fort Lauderdale and proceeded to a new voyage after addressing the outbreak.
The FDA warned that certain raw oysters from Drayton Harbor Oyster Co. and Manila clams from Lummi Indian Business Council harvested Feb. 13–Mar. 3 may be contaminated with norovirus and distributed to retailers and restaurants in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washington. Restaurants and retailers should not sell or serve these shellfish and should dispose of them or arrange destruction to prevent cross-contamination. Illness typically begins 13–48 hours after exposure and lasts 24–72 hours.
FDA warns consumers and restaurants about oysters and clams potentially contaminated with norovirus from Washington harvesters, triggering a recall of product shipped to multiple states including Oregon and Washington; affected seafood should be discarded and strict hygiene measures used to prevent cross‑contamination, as norovirus symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, dehydration) typically appear 12–48 hours after exposure. Investigators are tracing lots from Drayton Harbor Oyster Company and Lummi Indian Business Council.
The FDA issued a recall for Washington-harvested oysters and clams possibly contaminated with norovirus, warning consumers and restaurants to avoid using the products; the seafood had been shipped to multiple states and investigators are assessing the scope while advising those exposed to seek medical care and report symptoms to the FDA.
Federal officials announced a recall of raw oysters from Drayton Harbor Oyster Company and Manila clams from Lummi Indian Business Council sold in at least nine states due to potential norovirus contamination. Oysters were distributed to consumers in Washington, while clams were sent to restaurants and retailers in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New York, Oregon and Washington. The FDA warns norovirus can look and taste normal but cause illness, with symptoms like diarrhea and vomiting; high-risk individuals should avoid consumption. Harvest dates were February 13–March 3 in Drayton Harbor, Washington.
Creekview Middle School in Fort Worth closed for sanitation after a norovirus outbreak sickened more than 100 students; district officials plan to reopen Monday following guidance from Tarrant County Public Health.
Creekview Middle School in Saginaw, Texas, will close Friday for a campus-wide disinfection after a surge in norovirus cases among students and staff; the district plans to reopen Monday, March 2, and other campuses remain open.
McHenry County health officials report a two-week rise in acute gastroenteritis, most likely norovirus, with symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and cramps. They urge residents to wash hands with soap and water (not sanitizer), stay home 24 hours after symptoms end (48 hours for food handlers), stay hydrated, disinfect surfaces with EPA List G products, and follow CDC guidance to prevent spread.
Norovirus is mainly spread through contaminated food or water and typically causes sudden vomiting and diarrhea 12–48 hours after exposure, with dehydration a common risk. There are no antivirals or effective antibiotics; management focuses on rest, plenty of fluids, and gradually reintroducing foods as you feel better (BRAT is a common guideline but not mandatory). Avoid alcohol and dairy if lactose intolerance occurs. Since hand sanitizers are less effective, wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and be aware the virus can remain contagious for up to two weeks, especially for young children, older adults, or immunocompromised individuals.
Switzerland’s women’s hockey team is in precautionary isolation at the Milan 2026 Olympics after one player tested positive for norovirus, with the affected player isolated since arrival and not in Friday’s win over the Czech Republic. The team also did not participate in the opening ceremony. They remain set to face Canada on Saturday, as health officials monitor the spread that has already disrupted Finland’s schedule and postponed games, including through cross-border scrutiny by IIHF and NHL officials.
A women's ice hockey match between Finland and Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics has been postponed by a week due to a norovirus outbreak in Team Finland, moving the Group A game from 5 February at 20:00 GMT to 12 February at 13:20 at the same venue, Rho Arena, after medical consultations.
A Norovirus outbreak sidelined 13 Finnish players, leaving eight skaters and two goalies to skate as their women’s hockey opener against Canada was postponed to February 12. The delay reshapes Group A play at Milan-Cortina 2026, with Olympic officials citing safety and integrity. Canada and the US are set to begin group play soon, while Finland works to recover and regroup for the tournament's remainder.