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Norovirus vs Coronavirus: What are the Key Differences?

Are we seeing a resurgence of Norovirus?

As the world starts to lift restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, other common viruses will likely make a return as the general population returns to pre-pandemic activity and behavior. In the UK, for example, by July 2021 cases of norovirus are 72% higher than they were during the same period last year.

With COVID-19 still circulating, people may start to confuse norovirus with coronavirus and vice versa. This may present issues when it comes to diagnosis and treatment. Is it wise to obtain a test, for example? Are there certain home remedies that may be more effective for norovirus than COVID-19? How can you avoid falling ill in the first place?

To help put your mind at rest and make appropriate preparations to deal with these viruses, we’ve put together a handy guide to their primary similarities and differences.
 

What is COVID-19?

As you’re probably well aware by now, COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a coronavirus formally known as SARS-CoV-2. Most people who catch the virus experience mild or moderate respiratory symptoms and recover without medical intervention. A relatively small proportion – many of whom have underlying health conditions or are over the age of 65 – are more likely to fall seriously ill from the virus.

Although vaccination programs are starting to lower mortality rates related to COVID-19, it still represents a threat to the health and wellbeing of many throughout the world. As such, people who test positive for COVID-19 must do everything they can to isolate and avoid spreading the virus to others. 
 

What are the recognized symptoms of COVID-19? 

  • A cough
  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Shortness of breath
  • Loss of taste of smell
  • Fatigue
  • A runny nose or congested sinuses
  • A sore throat
  • Vomiting 
  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Headache
Although the list of symptoms is long, around a third of people who catch COVID-19 don’t experience any symptoms. This, combined with the fact that the virus primarily spreads via infected respiratory droplets, has made COVID-19 very difficult to contain. 
 

What is norovirus?

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, and nausea. As with COVID-19, some people with norovirus don’t experience any symptoms. Norovirus primarily spreads via close contact with infected people or through contaminated surfaces and foods. 
 

How can I tell the difference between norovirus and COVID-19?

Unfortunately, there are many overlapping symptoms caused by norovirus and COVID-19, making self-diagnosis difficult. The first thing to consider is whether you have been in contact with someone infected with either virus. If your close contacts have come down with norovirus, for example, there is a chance that one of them infected you with the virus (or vice versa). It is also worth noting that some symptoms such as shortness of breath and a loss of taste and smell are much more strongly linked to COVID-19.

As COVID-19 is the more serious of the two viruses, you must always rule it out with a test as soon as symptoms arise. 
 

How can I protect myself from both viruses?

Keeping a safe distance from others is one of the best ways to protect yourself from COVID-19, as the virus travels through the air. It is also advisable to wear a mask in enclosed public spaces, as this will reduce your chances of infecting others. With norovirus, washing your hands regularly is one of the most important prevention measures, as the virus easily spreads by hand-to-face contact. You should also try to keep domestic surfaces clean, particularly if a family member has the virus.  
 

What should I do if I have COVID-19 or norovirus?

If you’re experiencing serious symptoms such as difficulty breathing, chest pain, or severe projectile vomiting, you must seek medical attention. If your symptoms are mild, however, the best remedy is rest and hydration. For COVID-19, certain pain medications such as paracetamol or ibuprofen could help to reduce discomfort.  
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Recent Norovirus Reports

The Long Beach Health Department is investigating a norovirus outbreak at Carver Elementary School located at 5335 E Pavo St, Long Beach, CA. To date, 137 cases of norovirus have been reported by students or staff since February 22nd. The source of the outbreak is still unknown,... See More the investigation is ongoing.

Last week the school has implemented several measures in order to prevent the spread of the virus, such as canceling group events, closing down playground apparatuses, and conducting wellness checks.

On March 16, The Long Beach Health and Human Services Department directed the LBUSD administration to close all school and childcare operations at Carver from Friday, March 17 through Tuesday, March 21. School will reopen on Wednesday, March 22. Health officials have determined that this length of closure is the most effective way to stop the further spread of this common virus.

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 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. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Sources:
lbpost.com
lbusd-ca.schoolloop.com
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My husband and I both had the chicken bowl with brown rice and black beans on Saturday, March 11. On Sunday he started feeling sick but we went about our day. He worsened as the day went on. I started feeling uneasy as well. On Monday “it... See More really hit the fan”. Diarrhea and horrible vomiting. In fact, during my last “heave”, I blacked out and my husband called 911. It’s going on Friday and I’m still in the hospital. The docs are convinced based on our eating that it was definitely them. Diagnosis: Norovirus. | Symptoms: Something else, Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less


Ate around 8pm. By midnight i started throwing up and bad diarrhea. Felt very weak and alot of cold sweats and chills.went to the ER and they told me i had norovirus. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Chills, Sweating See Less
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3rd night I woke up at midnight with diarrhea and vomiting, which went on all night. We didn’t leave the resort and didn’t drink the water. Five days later back on the states, my girlfriend tested positive for Norovirus. Hotel gave me a big $150 credit and... See More 20000 Hilton points as a good will gesture. 😂 | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Vomiting See Less
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A suspected outbreak of norovirus has been reported at the Devon Cliffs holiday park in Sandy Bay. Around 400 staff members who were training ahead of the park's opening to holidaymakers on March 10 were instructed to leave the park, while a small number of team members... See More who are feeling unwell remain and are isolating in caravans provided. A spokesman from Devon Cliffs holiday park is in contact with the local health and safety authorities and NHS England is satisfied with the park's reports and the measures they have taken.

At this time, it is unclear how many people are feeling unwell and if anyone has tested positive for norovirus. The Royal Devon NHS trust is continuing to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.

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 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. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: exmouthjournal.co.uk
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Last week, Their 4 pack of blueberry and chocolate muffins My daughter ate a chocolate muffin and I ate a blueberry muffin (from different packs). Around 5 hours later we both started vomiting continuously about 5/6 times. The following day we felt awful and dehydrated. A couple... See More of days passed by and we thought we were over it. I had another muffin (thinking we had norovirus initially) and it all started again. I got so dehydrated in the end I almost collapsed. I was seriously weak and it completely ruined all our plans for the half term. It was an horrific ordeal. | Symptoms: Vomiting, Nausea, Dehydration, Weakness See Less
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The FDA is advising consumers not to eat, and restaurants and food retailers not to sell, and to dispose of oysters harvested between January 16, 2023, and February 17, 2023, from Deep Bay, Baynes Sound subarea 14-8 or subarea 13-16 (landfile #140185) in British Columbia, Canada due... See More to possible norovirus contamination. The FDA is working with federal, state, and local officials, and with Canadian public health authorities on a norovirus outbreak linked to raw oysters from British Columbia, Canada. Currently, illnesses have only been reported in Canada with no known cases of norovirus associated with these oysters reported in the U.S.

The affected products are oysters harvested between January 16, 2023, and February 17, 2023, from Deep Bay, Baynes Sound subarea 14-8 landfiles #0278744, #0278742, #0278741, #0278740, #1414396, #0319716, #1414456, #1414457, #1400483, #1411206, #1407063, #1408485, #0278739, #0278737, #1403139, #0278734, #1411153 and #1411195 and subarea 13-16 landfile #1401845 in British Columbia, Canada. Packaged oysters include the harvest area information on their packaging.

The FDA is alerting restaurants, retailers and consumers because it is possible that states received these oysters through distribution to the U.S.

Shellfish can cause illness if eaten raw, particularly in people with compromised immune systems. Food contaminated with norovirus may look, smell, and taste normal.

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 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. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: fda.gov
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Busy day, it was the ONLY thing I ate that day.

4:45PM I ordered a Wopper, I was in a hurry so I ate it fast. It did seem kind of "off".

7:30PM started feeling quite nauseous, stomach was very uncomfortable.

9PM Vomiting started

11PM Sever vomiting... See More and diarrhea

Midnight I decided I had to go to the hospital

5AM I was taken from ER and admitted to in-patient

12PM It was determined to be Norovirus

I was hospitalized for nearly 3 days.

When I call the location, they hang up. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting
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I went here on Wednesday February 15 to celebrate my sister’s birthday. Just her and I went. Our reservation was late (9pm). I ordered the Catch roll* along with a side for myself and everything else that I bought to treat my sister to. Since I was... See More driving, I ordered the non-alcoholic watermelon drink and had some water also. We’re from Ventura County, so we got home after midnight and I went straight to sleep. At 5am I woke up puking, and then again at 7am. I didn’t think too much of it at first, so I went to work at 8am, but puked again there at 9am. I ended up having to go home, where the puking continued and I had to use the bathroom frequently. By noon I started feeling very bloated, lethargic, having chills, abdominal pain, so I tried sleeping it off. Eventually I developed a fever and then later decided to go to the ER (especially since I have a kidney transplant and my doctors have always advised me to go if I ever develop a fever). When I got up, I felt excessively weak and needed assistance walking. I was at the hospital Thursday night, all day Friday, and was discharged until the afternoon on Saturday. The vorovirus was detected in my stool and I was given antibiotics through IV as well as fluids through the IV for hydration.

*note* I did NOT have anything to eat after the restaurant. I was unable to eat all day on Thursday. I was slowly able to start eating a little bit at the hospital on Friday and Saturday.
Also, my sister did not order sushi like I did. She only tried one roll of mine, while I ate all the rest. She did wake up on Thursday morning with bloatedness and abdominal pain.
Lastly, I do want to mention that the restaurant was lovely and the waiter was so kind, but ultimately, if I knew the food was contaminated here, I would have avoided it in general. Spent about $250 (just for my sister and I +valet parking included) only to have to be hospitalized. I have yet to also receive my hospital bill.
I genuinely hope that no one else has to experience this after coming here because it truly is a beautiful place where one expects a fine-dining experience. | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Fever, Chills, Other, Weakness, Bloating, Stomach Pain
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That sucks. I'm sorry this ended up happening to you..
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