[PoeToaster]

An outbreak isn’t a single case, friend.

[Worldtraveler once upon a time]

While correct, try to use the CDC sites or others you trust to find tabulated 'cases'. Mostly the statistics are couched in 'outbreak,' whereas in the media excitement of Covid, it was all about first, 'deaths,' and then 'cases' when the reported deaths waned.

"A norovirus outbreak is defined as: An occurrence of two or more similar illnesses resulting from a common exposure that is either suspected or laboratory-confirmed to be caused by norovirus."

Norovirus Outbreaks

"...norovirus nevertheless causes on average 900 deaths and 109,000 hospitalizations annually, mostly among adults aged 65 and older. It also leads to 465,000 emergency department visits, mostly involving young children."

Norovirus cases are surging in parts of the US, CDC data shows AP, 28 December 2024.

900 deaths in our population is statistically minuscule. Perhaps the 109 thousand hospitalizations? Statistically, all but 900 recover. How about the 465,000 emergency department visits? Still only 900 deaths.

What's the usual cure for someone? Two or so days, and wait.

But the media is in full voice in this last week. "Back in full force." "Surging."