What to know
- Below are confirmed norovirus outbreaks submitted to CaliciNet and updated monthly.
- Participating public health laboratories electronically submit genotype information for norovirus and basic epidemiology data from norovirus outbreaks to the CaliciNet database.
- The data on norovirus strains are compared with existing norovirus sequences in the CaliciNet database.
Genotype distribution of norovirus outbreaks
September 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026 (n=59)
Data Table: September 1, 2025 – February 28, 2026 (n=59)
| Genotype | Number of Outbreaks |
|---|---|
| GII.4 Sydney[P16] | 28 |
| GII.17[P17] | 14 |
| GII.7[P7] | 5 |
| GII.6[P7] | 3 |
| Other Genotypes | 9 |
The Other Genotypes category includes genotypes from outbreaks that each make up less than 5% of the total number of outbreaks. These genotypes are: GI.3[P3] (3.4%), GI.3[P13] (3.4%), GI.6[P11] (1.7%), GII.1[P33] (3.4%), GII.3[P12] (1.7%).
Data Table: September 1, 2024 – August 31, 2025 (n=407)
| Genotype | Number of Outbreaks |
|---|---|
| GII.17[P17] | 301 |
| GII.4 Sydney[P16] | 43 |
| GII.6[P7] | 16 |
| Other Genotype | 46 |
Dual typing for norovirus
Dual typing for norovirus is being implemented by laboratories participating in CaliciNet.
Dual typing is RT-PCR amplification of a partial region of both the polymerase gene and the capsid gene (region B-C) in a single reaction for genogroup I or genogroup II noroviruses.