SANTA FE — New Mexico is seeing a rise in norovirus cases, and it is also happening nationwide. Norovirus outbreaks occur throughout the year but are most common from November to April.
Norovirus is a common, highly contagious virus commonly referred to as a “stomach bug” or even “stomach flu.”
Norovirus should not be confused with the flu. The flu is caused by the influenza virus and causes respiratory illness. Norovirus causes gastroenteritis, which is inflammation of the stomach or intestines that causes nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea…