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New Jersey Faces 30 Norovirus Outbreaks in January

1/11/2025

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New Jersey is grappling with a surge of over 30 Norovirus outbreaks as of January 10, 2025, following a staggering 70 outbreaks in December 2024. This highly contagious virus, often spread through contaminated food or direct contact, leads to distressing symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. In schools, an outbreak is marked by two or more similar illnesses linked to a shared source.

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Story summary

New Jersey is grappling with a surge of over 30 Norovirus outbreaks as of January 10, 2025, following a staggering 70 outbreaks in December 2024. This highly contagious virus, often spread through contaminated food or direct contact, leads to distressing symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. In schools, an outbreak is marked by two or more similar illnesses linked to a shared source.