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Norovirus Outbreaks Surge in New Jersey: 238 Cases in 2025

10/9/2025

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New Jersey records 238 norovirus outbreaks in 2025, up from 195 in 2024.
Norovirus, the 'stomach flu,' causes severe GI symptoms and spreads quickly in healthcare facilities and cruise ships. There is no specific treatment, and hydration is crucial to prevent severe dehydration.
In September, nearly 100 passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise fell ill, the 19th outbreak.

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New Jersey records 238 norovirus outbreaks in 2025, up from 195 in 2024.
Norovirus, the 'stomach flu,' causes severe GI symptoms and spreads quickly in healthcare facilities and cruise ships. There is no specific treatment, and hydration is crucial to prevent severe dehydration.
In September, nearly 100 passengers on a Royal Caribbean cruise fell ill, the 19th outbreak.