According to CDC, the region has the highest positivity rate for norovirus right now.
The spread is so wide-ranging in some parts of our area that it's putting some people's daily lives on hold.
Earlier this month, Irving Primary School in Highland Park, New Jersey closed because of a gastro-intestinal illness outbreak.
The school underwent a deep cleaning before reopening for class.
Chief Medical Officer at WebMD, Dr. John Whyte joined the Eyewitness News Mornings @ 10 team to talk about what the norovirus is, why it is spreading, and what you can do to prevent getting sick.
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