The United States health system faces an intensifying challenge as norovirus cases surge to record levels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports 91 outbreaks during the week of December 5, a significant increase from 69 cases in late November, and substantially higher than the previous maximum of 65 outbreaks typically observed during the same period. Current CDC data likely understates the crisis, as over 10 states participate in the National Outbreak Reporting System, and reporting individual cases isn’t mandatory. Most healthcare facilities don’t routinely test for norovirus, and many affected individuals don’t seek medical attention, suggesting the … Continue reading Norovirus Outbreaks Surge to 91 in Early December, Doubling Previous Records