Severe vomiting and diarrhea? You could have this virus. This highly contagious virus is spread person-to-person and through infected food preparation surfaces. If it seems like everyone around you is sick right now, it’s not your imagination. With a wide array of contagious respiratory viruses currently making the rounds across the state, it may seem like everyone is suffering the symptoms of everything from a cold to the Virus That Shall Not Be Named.