You can also get norovirus by touching objects or surfaces that are contaminated and then putting your hands in your mouth without washing them first. Hand-washing with soap and water is key, as hand sanitizer will not do the trick in the case of norovirus, experts say.

A highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea has rapidly spread across New York City, with cases nearly doubling from November to December. While symptoms of norovirus can last one to three days,

The new strain's emergence offers a possible explanation for the past month's steep wave of infections from the stomach bug.

RFK Jr., who's nominated to become the next health secretary, asked the federal government to revoke its authorization of all COVID-19 vaccines in May 2021, just as vaccinated Americans began returning to a sense of normalcy after pandemic lockdowns.

The suit claims store owners have violated state laws by selling flavored e-cigarettes, including to minors, and operated without required licenses.

New York has seen progress on several public health issues over the past year, including overdose deaths, life expectancy, maternal support, cancer, and improved air quality in schools. Your Local Epidemiologist New York has a rundown.

In the U.S., cases of HMPV remain low but have been steadily rising since Nov. 2024, as reported by the CDC. As of Dec. 28, 1.94% of weekly tests were positive for HMPV, an increase from 0.55% on Nov. 2.

Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin had the highest rates, with 9.2 percent of tests coming back positive.

The agency says labs should accelerate testing on patients hospitalized with the flu within 24 hours of their admission.

Following his win over Kamala Harris, Donald Trump has been assembling the administration for his second term in the White House.

A blast of winter weather will bring snow and bitter cold to New York City and the Tri-State over the next few days.

President-elect Trump's inauguration in Washington on Monday will be the coldest January 20th presidential inauguration since Ronald Reagan in 1985 - the coldest on record. Like that year, Monday's ceremony and other inaugural events have been moved indoors.