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The Public Health Agency of Canada says norovirus is spreading at a higher frequency than the last five years, especially in Ontario and Alberta. The agency says the number of norovirus cases reported has been higher than expected this year compared to the previous five-year historical average. Katherine ward has this story and more in...

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that can wreak havoc on your household. Preliminary data from the Public Health Agency of Canada shows cases are on the rise this year. Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on what you need to know.

Cases of norovirus, the bug responsible for more than half of the cases of gastroenteritis or stomach flu, are once again on the rise. Dr. Mitch joins Global’s Laura Casella to tell us what we need to know to help prevent transmission, and how to care for those who are infected.

Dr. Isaac Bogoch joins us for his weekly health checkup to talk about the rise in Norovirus cases in Canada, the impact of Long COVID and more.

After a pandemic lull, Canada is seeing a resurgence of norovirus cases. University of Guelph Microbiology Professor Lawrence Goodridge explains what’s behind the increase and what you can do to protect yourself.

Most of the hundreds of people who became sick in a suspected norovirus outbreak on board a British cruise ship have recovered from their symptoms, the owner of the vessel said, as it prepares to dock in Halifax on Wednesday.

An outbreak of illnesses across Canada has prompted a warning from Health Canada about B.C. oysters. Almost 300 cases of norovirus and gastrointestinal illnesses have been reported in B.C, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario.

Wed, Mar 8: Health officials are once again warning against eating raw oysters from B.C., after several more people fell ill from norovirus.

Tue, May 10: A cruise ship scheduled to dock in Halifax on Wednesday morning has been battling an outbreak of Norovirus. At its peak, 30 per cent of the vessel’s passengers were ill. Most of them have recovered but Norovirus is highly contagious, so the Halifax Port Authority and those in the tourism industry aren’t...

A public information officer for Butte County, CA, said on Wednesday that at least one case of Norovirus had been confirmed at a shelter in Chico, California housing evacuees from the Camp fire.

Mon, Jul 3: The B.C. Centre for Disease Control says it’s figured out what caused the norovirus outbreak linked to B.C. oysters, that sickened more than 400 people across Canada.

Toronto Public Health says an outbreak at Humber College that has affected 200 people is likely norovirus. Erica Vella explains.

One-hundred-twenty-three people have fallen ill after a suspected norovirus outbreak linked to a Calgary shawarma chain, according to Alberta Health Services.

A Calgary family is afraid for the future of their business after a suspected norovirus outbreak at their chain of shawarma restaurants. Adam MacVicar reports. The video in this story, first published Dec. 21, has been edited to remove images of racist social media posts that were inadvertently included.

Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg is dealing with an outbreak of norovirus in one of its units. As Steve Guthrie tells us, the hospital has mobilized all control measures to manage the situation and prevent more patients and staff from coming down with the virus.

Tue, Mar 1: The University of Regina has confirmed norovirus is to blame for dozens of students falling ill on campus. There are now 64 cases of extreme gastro-intestinal sickness reported by the Regina Qu’Appelle Health Authority, as of Tuesday afternoon. Christa Dao has more.

Wed, Jul 31 – An outbreak of the dangerous Norovirus is a growing concern on the south coast tonight after residents at a Victoria care facility became infected. Kylie Stanton reports.

Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave. Centre for Disease Control issues oyster warning The BC Centre for Disease Control has issued a warning about a norovirus outbreak blamed on raw oysters.

Health officials are investigating after a spike in the number of students at a Thornhill school who are suspected to be sick with the norovirus. But as Cindy Pom reports, the school is staying tight lipped on the extent of the problem.

After a suspected outbreak of norovirus at a Thornhill elementary school in the last week, students are beginning to return to school. Some parents are worried it may be too soon.