Kerala reports cases of Noronavirus in Wayanad; govt asks people to be vigilant
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala reports cases of Noronavirus in Wayanad; govt asks people to be vigilant

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The rare Norovirus infection was reported in some 13 students of a veterinary college in Pookode near Vythiri in Wayanad district two weeks ago Thiruvananthapuram: A day after Norovirus cases were confirmed in Wayanad district, the Kerala government on Friday said people need to be vigilant about the very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. The rare Norovirus infection was reported in some 13 students of a veterinary college in Pookode near Vythiri in Wayanad district two weeks ago. Though things have been brought under control and no further spread is reported, health authorities said they are preparing a data bank of the students of the veterinary science college besides holding an awareness class as part of preventive measures. Veterinary college authorities said the infection was first found in students living in hostels outside the campus.

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Norovirus infection triggered diarrhoea outbreak at anganwadi in Kochi, says NIV report
2 months ago

Norovirus infection triggered diarrhoea outbreak at anganwadi in Kochi, says NIV report

The Hindu  

An outbreak of food poison-like symptoms, including diarrhoea, among students of the Kochi Corporation’s anganwadi at Ponnurunni East division leading to its temporary closure last December was not triggered by contaminated water but was caused by Norovirus, it has emerged. “Testing of water samples collected from the anganwadi showed that while it had to be treated before being used for …

2 Kerala students test positive for norovirus: Govt
2 years, 2 months ago

2 Kerala students test positive for norovirus: Govt

Hindustan Times  

A private school in Kochi was shut on Monday after two students tested positive for norovirus and 15 others showed symptoms of the highly infectious viral disease, the state health department said. Local residents have been advised to maintain strict hygiene, boil water and cook shell fish and other items in high temperature. We have also isolated infected ones and …

Norovirus outbreak reported in Kerala's Ernakulam, 19 school students infected
2 years, 2 months ago

Norovirus outbreak reported in Kerala's Ernakulam, 19 school students infected

India Today  

At least 19 students of a school in Kakkanad in Kerala’s Ernakulam have been infected with norovirus, the authorities said. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that is sometimes known as the "stomach flu" or the "winter vomiting bug." Emerging data suggests that "norovirus infection is related to intestinal inflammation, malnutrition, and may cause long-term morbidity," according to the World …

Kerala confirms two cases of Norovirus in children, condition stable
2 years, 9 months ago

Kerala confirms two cases of Norovirus in children, condition stable

Hindustan Times  

In Kerala, the state government on Sunday confirmed two cases of the ‘highly-contagious’ Norovirus in two children. According to the state health department, precautionary measures have been taken as the virus is believed to spread through contaminated water and food. "Norovirus infection has been detected in two children and their health condition is stable. The infection was detected after eight …

Norovirus Triggers Scare in Kerala: All You Need to Know about the Waterborne Contagious Disease
3 years, 4 months ago

Norovirus Triggers Scare in Kerala: All You Need to Know about the Waterborne Contagious Disease

News 18  

Around 30 students of Pookode Veterinary College have been confirmed to be infected with Norovirus diseasein Kerala. “Measures like superchlorination are being taken and it must be ensured that drinking water sources are clean,” she said, adding that the disease “can be treated well”. Norovirus is a waterborne disease that gets transmitted through dirty water and food. – The virus …

Kerala Reports Cases of Norovirus; 13 Veterinary Students Infected
3 years, 4 months ago

Kerala Reports Cases of Norovirus; 13 Veterinary Students Infected

News 18  

A day after Norovirus cases were confirmed in Wayanad district, the Kerala government on Friday said people need to be vigilant about the very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. The rare Norovirus infection was reported in some 13 students of a veterinary college in Pookode near Vythiri in Wayanad district two weeks ago. “Though things have been brought …

Norovirus cases confirmed in Kerala's Wayanad district
3 years, 4 months ago

Norovirus cases confirmed in Kerala's Wayanad district

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: A day after Norovirus cases were confirmed in Wayanad district, the Kerala government on Friday said people need to be vigilant about the very contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. The rare Norovirus infection was reported in some 13 students of a veterinary college in Pookode near Vythiri in Wayanad district two weeks ago. Though things have been …

Over 400 Chinese students infected with norovirus
11 years, 1 month ago

Over 400 Chinese students infected with norovirus

India TV News  

Beijing : Over 400 students in Chinese province of Zhejiang have been infected with norovirus, a common cause of viral gastroenteritis, authorities said Wednesday. The students belonging to several schools in Haining City and Haiyan County, including Kindergartens and middle schools, are receiving treatment in local hospitals, Xinhua quoted the municipal government of Jiaxing City, which administers the two places, …

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