Nebraska Health Alert for Norovirus Outbreak

3 years ago

Outbreak

United States

The Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Office of Epidemiology has reported a Health Alert to Long-Term Care Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Childcare Centers, Schools, Primary Care Providers, Public Health in Nebraska due to Norovirus Outbreak.

The DHHS Office of Epidemiology of Nebraska has received reports of 14 suspected or confirmed norovirus outbreaks among long-term care facilities, skilled nursing facilities, childcare centers, and schools since march 1, 2021. The norovirus season typically peaks from December to March, and begins to decline in April, but for this time of year, it has been unusually high.

Norovirus is the most common cause of acute gastrointestinal disease in the United States. It is very contagious and can be contracted from an infected person, contaminated water or food, or even a contaminated surface.

The DHHS of Nebraska advises:
- Long-term care facilities, assisted living, and skilled nursing facilities should restrict ill residents from leaving their room until 48 hours after their symptoms resolve to reduce the risk of further spread (unless it is for essential care or treatment). Consider suspending group activities for the duration of the outbreak. Exclude ill staff, especially those with patient care and food handling responsibilities, until 48 hours after symptoms resolve to help reduce further spread. Staff who work at multiple healthcare facilities should eliminate or minimize inter-facility movement during the duration of the outbreak. Additionally, enforcing exclusion policies for visitors will help prevent further spread.
- Childcare centers and schools should educate staff and children on proper hand hygiene. Facilities should assist younger children with washing their hands after using the toilet and before eating. Any staff, childcare attendee, or student with symptoms of norovirus infection should be sent home and not return until 48 hours after symptoms resolve to help prevent further spread.
- Environmental surfaces should be disinfected using a chlorine bleach solution with a concentration of 1,000-5,000 ppm (5-25 tablespoons of household bleach [5-8 %] per gallon of water) or other disinfectants effective against norovirus.

Any facility with two or more suspected norovirus ill persons within 72 hours should report the suspected outbreak to their local health department.

Check the full Health alert on: dhhs.ne.gov

Source: Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services

#us #norovirus

Recent Interesting Reports

Fleur de sel, has issued a recall for its 60% dark chocolate due to the undeclared presence of milk. The product was distributed during the Easter period in a pop-up boutique of Galeries de la Chaudière, located at 1116 Boulevard Vachon Nord, Sainte-Marie, QC, Canada. The recall … See More
was initiated after a case of allergic reaction associated with the consumption of this food was reported to MAPAQ.

The product, labeled as "Dark Chocolate 60% Lactose-Free," may contain milk despite not being listed on the label. The chocolate comes in variable sizes and applies to all batches that do not include the mention of the presence of milk. The product was packaged in a clear plastic bag with a fabric loop and a label stating "Lactose Free."

Consumers who suffer from a milk allergy should not consume this product. Please return it to the establishment where they purchased it.

In case you experience harm from allergens or undeclared ingredients, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: www.quebec.ca
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Kroger, Gay Street, Portsmouth, OH, USA

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After almost 4 hours of eating cheese burger from in-n-out, in North- Hollywood, I had a very bad stomach pain and diarrhea. I could not even sleep last night and this morning around 11:00 am, I am still having stomach pain and diarrhea. Symptoms: Diarrhea and stomatch pain and cramps.  | Symptoms: Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Cramps

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Suspected food poisoning. Symptoms: Nausea, Vomiting, Stomach Pain
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Onset: Right away
Duration: other: Still have them
Sick: 2 people
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Elixinol Wellness (Byron Bay) Pty Ltd is recalling its Mt Elephant Buttermylk Wholefood Pancake Mix due to an undeclared allergen, milk. The product was sold at Coles and Woolworths stores nationwide and is available for purchase online nationally.

The recalled product is the Mt Elephant Buttermylk Wholefood … See More
Pancake Mix, weighing 230g. The affected batches bear the best before dates of 19 Mar 2025, 09 Oct 2024, 10 Oct 2024, and 19 Dec 2024.

This poses a risk to consumers with a milk allergy or intolerance, who may experience a reaction if the product is consumed. Consumers who have a milk allergy or intolerance should not consume this product. Consumers should return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. Any consumers concerned about their health should seek medical advice.

In case you experience harm from allergens or undeclared ingredients, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve issues and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist, seek medical care.

Source: www.foodstandards.gov.au
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Wingstop, North Main Street, Hope Mills, NC, USA

2 weeks ago reported by user-ppmd1291

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at least two of the bone in chicken wings tasted weird. I've been sick since around Monday and it feels like I'm feeling worse. I have a combination of diarrhea and constipation, nausea, lightheadedness, dizziness and a headache. In the morning if it doesn't get better, I'm going to the hospital.  | Symptoms: Nausea, Diarrhea, Stomach Pain, Headache, Dizziness, Lightheaded, Constipation
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