Wisconsin faces an intensifying norovirus outbreak, with the positivity rate reaching 19% for the week ending November 30, 2024. This marks a concerning increase from 12.8% during mid-November and 9.6% in early November, according to data from the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene. The outbreak extends beyond state borders. CDC data shows 211 norovirus outbreaks across participating states between August 1 and November 6, 2024, compared to 189 outbreaks during the same period in 2023. Healthcare facilities bear the heaviest burden, with over 50% of U.S. norovirus outbreaks occurring in long-term care facilities. The University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire campus reported … Continue reading Norovirus Outbreaks Surge: Wisconsin’s Positivity Rate Hits 19%; Nationwide Cases Up 36%