Stomach Flu Going Around August 2024. Outbreaks of norovirus, which is commonly referred to as the “stomach flu,” have “risen dramatically” since january 2022. Here are symptoms to watch for and how to avoid getting sick.

Here’s what you need to know if you think you have the norovirus, commonly called the stomach flu or stomach bug, and how to prevent spreading the sickness. An infected person can transmit the virus for days after they’re feeling better.