NASTY NOROVIRUS ON THE RISE

FLU, COVID and RSV aren’t the only diseases surging around the country — experts say they’re also seeing a record number of cases of norovirus, better known as the stomach flu.

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The stomach flu can cause abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting

One reason for the skyrocketing number of cases is that norovirus is incredibly contagious. Another factor is that a new variant of the virus is in circulation, which the CDC says often leads to a 50 percent increase in the number of sufferers.

This very unpleasant disease causes diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and nausea. Symptoms usually last from one to three days.