Highly Contagious Stomach Virus Increasing Locally, Public Health Officials Urge Prevention
March 28, 2024 AppHealthCare is reporting an increase in gastrointestinal (GI) illness with symptoms that are consistent with norovirus and are encouraging everyone to take actions to prevent spread of the virus. According to the CDC, there has been an increase in norovirus nationwide and in the southern census region which includes North Carolina. Locally, AppHealthCare has seen an increase in reports from individuals who are experiencing GI illness symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramps and nausea. While norovirus is only reportable when there are two or more cases in a facility, AppHealthCare has seen an increase in reports of illness consistent with norovirus in congregate settings.