It’s the Sick Apple.
Norovirus infections jumped a stomach-turning 159% final month in comparison with the identical span final yr in NYC, the place flu circumstances are additionally up practically 25% thus far in 2025, metropolis Division of Well being knowledge reveal.
There have been 1,264 norovirus circumstances final month in Gotham, in comparison with 488 in December 2023.
The primary two weeks of 2025 introduced a 30% enhance in norovirus infections, with 343 circumstances as of Jan. 11, in comparison with 263 in the identical interval final yr, the info present.
The variety of norovirus circumstances is “likely much higher” than what’s reported by scientific labs, since not each contaminated particular person will get examined, a DOH spokesperson mentioned.
The bug, also called the abdomen flu, normally causes vomiting and diarrhea however in uncommon circumstances can result in demise. Specialists recommend staying residence when sick and washing fingers frequently to cease its unfold.
In the meantime, flu can be on the rise throughout the 5 boroughs.
Practically 15,000 New Yorkers examined optimistic for influenza within the week ending Jan. 11, marking a ten% enhance over the earlier week — and a 23% climb in circumstances thus far this yr, in line with the info.
One youngster has died from the influenza because the starting of flu season in October, down from the three flu-related pediatric deaths logged at this level final yr, in line with the company.
The town doesn’t observe flu- or norovirus-associated deaths amongst adults.