The national outbreak of norovirus that has been in the headlines lately, has now made its way to Connecticut. But according to the US Centers For Disease Control and Prevention, it’s not as severe as it was last year. They say about 13% of all norovirus tests here in the northeast were positive as of February 17. The national average is about 12%. Last year, the positivity rate here in the northeast stood at 15%, so it is somewhat of an improvement. Because norovirus tends to spike during the winter months, the current rise was not unexpected. If you experience symptoms like fever or nausea, stay home to prevent further spread.