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Norovirus infection usually begins with diarrhea and vomiting that are often mistaken for flu, and hence the infection being termed the stomach flu. The highly contagious virus can be spread via food, water, contaminated surfaces, and close contact with infected persons. Learn more.
Diagnosis: Norovirus
Updated: September 30, 2021 6:32 PM
The Monroe County Department of Public Health has determined norovirus is likely responsible for recent illnesses on the Henrietta campus of Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).
The university is already increasingly stringent deep cleaning and sanitation efforts on high-touch surfaces in residence halls, dining areas, restrooms, and... See More other spaces across campus.
Norovirus is very contagious and is easily transmitted from person to person most through the oral/fecal route.
Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap frequently.
In case you are experiencing food poisoning symptoms, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
For more details check on: rit.edu
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Georgetown University works with DC Health and follows its recommendations with the norovirus outbreak on their campus since September 21, 2021. As of date, 130 students, faculty, and staff have reported symptoms that could be consistent with norovirus. The majority of cases were resolved 12 hours after... See More onset of symptoms and did not require medical treatment. One student did require in-patient support for rehydration.
The university has more than 24 staff dedicated full-time to cleaning high-touch surfaces in residence halls, dining areas, and other spaces across campus.
Norovirus is very contagious and is easily transmitted from person to person most through the oral/fecal route.
Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap frequently.
In case you are experiencing food poisoning symptoms, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
For more details check on: georgetown.edu
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Food Lion, Tilghman Road, Salisbury, MD, USA
1 month ago
9/14/21, strawberries September 13th 2021, bought strawberries from this store. A lot of the produce there was obviously rotting, with soft dark spots and fruit flies all over them. I checked out all the strawberries and found a container I thought looked okay. The next morning my... See More 3-year-old daughter and I had them with breakfast. About 12 hours later she and I both were violently ill with vomiting and diarrhea (my fiance, who did not eat the strawberries, was fine). After a few days with no change in her symptoms we took her to the pediatrician, where a gi swab found she had norovirus. | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less
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The filming of the latest Indiana Jones movie is affected by a norovirus outbreak. Up to 50 people have been sent home from Pinewood Studios after the winter vomiting bug spread across the site.
The outbreak has also affected the filming of the next Ant-Man movie at... See More the site in Bucks.
Norovirus is very contagious and is easily transmitted from person to person most through the oral/fecal route.
Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap frequently. Use bleach to clean and disinfect surfaces.
In case you are experiencing norovirus symptoms, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
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The David MacBeth Moir had temporarily closed to customers on Thursday (August 19) as a number of safety precautions were carried out, after a suspected outbreak of norovirus affected customers and staff.
Due to a number of customers and staff reporting symptoms of the intense and unpleasant... See More virus, a decision was made to deep clean the entire property to avoid further infection.
Known to be an easily transmissible illness, health officers had inspected the pub after the deep clean was carried out, before allowing it to reopen on Friday (August 20).
Norovirus is very contagious and is easily transmitted from person to person most through the oral/fecal route. Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap. Use bleach to clean and disinfect surfaces.
In case you are experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, body aches, and chills symptoms, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
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Panera Bread, Fairfax Boulevard, Fairfax, VA, USA
2 months ago
I had a Cobb salad and chips for lunch on 8/18 and was sick 12 hours later. I had no other food that day. Chills (no fever), stomach pains, and fatigue for 24 hours. Then severe diarrhea for 24 hours. Doctor declared it Norovirus. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Fever, Other, Chills, Fatigue, Stomach Pain See Less
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August 19, 2021
To date, the outbreak includes 23 cases, 22 cases from 11 meal parties after consuming food from WildFin American Grillbetween July 29 and August 1, 2021, and 1 case that is an employee of the restaurant. No hospitalizations or death are reported at this... See More time. The investigation is ongoing.
Source: Seattle & King County Public Health
August 11, 2021
Seattle & King County Public Health announced that they are investigating an outbreak of norovirus-like illness with vomiting, diarrhea, body aches, and chills linked to WildFin American Grill located at 727 N 10th St, Renton, WA.
Since August 2, 2021, 10 people from 3 meal parties reported becoming ill after consuming food from WildFin American Grill on July 29, 2021, and so far one employee experienced symptoms consistent with norovirus dating back to August 4, 2021, but who did not work while contagious. No hospitalizations or death are reported at this time. The investigation is ongoing.
Norovirus is very contagious and is easily transmitted from person to person most through the oral/fecal route. Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap. Use bleach to clean and disinfect surfaces.
In case you are experiencing vomiting, diarrhea, body aches, and chills symptoms, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
Check for more details: kingcounty.gov
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Norovirus outbreaks in Northwestern Michigan
3 months ago
The Health Department of Northwest Michigan staff are warning residents of several Norovirus outbreaks occurring in the area and are offering precautionary measures to keep summer dining experiences safe.
The Health Department advises that you can help protect yourself and others from norovirus by washing your hands... See More thoroughly with soap and water. You should also avoid preparing food for others, working in a daycare center, health care facility or food service establishment if you have gastrointestinal symptoms.
Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap frequently. Use bleach to clean and disinfect surfaces.
In case you experience vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, report it now. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
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Skagit County, WA, USA
3 months ago
This week, Norovirus My 2 kids, grandma, grandpa, myself, daddy, daddy's boss and co workers and their friends, 8 other kids from daycare and their family, and a few more. Daycare is now shut down. Many children and their families are sick as well. Norovirus was suggested... See More by daycare and our doctors. | Symptoms: Other See Less
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Increase of norovirus in England
3 months ago
Public Health England (PHE) routine surveillance has shown that the number of outbreaks caused by norovirus has increased in recent weeks and it is possible that unusual or out-of-season increases in norovirus activity could be seen in the coming months.
Norovirus is highly infectious and causes vomiting... See More and diarrhoea but usually passes in a couple of days. It is easily transmitted through contact with infected individuals or contaminated surfaces. The increase in outbreaks has been mostly in educational settings, particularly in nursery and childcare facilities, with far more incidents reported to PHE than would be expected in the summer months.
PHE states that in the last 5 weeks, 154 outbreaks have been reported, compared to an average of 53 outbreaks reported over the same time period in the previous 5 years.
Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap frequently. Use bleach to clean and disinfect surfaces.
In case you experience vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea, report it now. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
Source: onmedica.com See Less
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