Also as if another strain of Covid, the flu and warnings about bird flu weren't enough.

Jersey is now seeing a surge in another highly contagious virus, the norovirus.

It's a stomach bug being described as short lived but intense, and most impacted are reported to experience vomiting and diarrhea, according to the new Jersey Health Department.

Of the 195 norovirus outbreaks reported last year, 70 came in December.

The U.S. is also having its worst norovirus outbreak in years, more cases this year than in the last ten years combined.

Experts say the best way to prevent contracting is by washing your hands with soap and water and making sure not to prepare, handle food or care for others when you're sick.