91 & counting: US sees sudden spike in Norovirus cases; what's it, how it spreads & precaution one must take
2 months, 3 weeks ago

91 & counting: US sees sudden spike in Norovirus cases; what's it, how it spreads & precaution one must take

Firstpost  

Cases of norovirus have surged across America, with 91 infections reported in a single week in December, said the US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. The number of norovirus cases is more than double the highest weekly count recorded over the past three years The highly contagious norovirus has raised alarms in the United States, with a surge in cases reported in early December. Norovirus is a highly contagious virus commonly referred to as the “winter vomiting bug.” It primarily spreads through contaminated food, water, and surfaces. Outbreaks of norovirus are most common from November to April, a period often referred to as the “norovirus season.” Symptoms of norovirus The symptoms of norovirus typically appear 1-2 days after exposure.

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Isolate for TWO days if you're feeling queasy urges NHS chief - as UK is gripped by vomiting bug norovirus second wave, the symptoms to watch out for
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Isolate for TWO days if you're feeling queasy urges NHS chief - as UK is gripped by vomiting bug norovirus second wave, the symptoms to watch out for

Daily Mail  

Britain's chief medic has urged the public to isolate for two days if they are suffering norovirus symptoms as the NHS battles a second wave of the inter vomiting bug. His intervention comes as newly released data shows cases of Covid-19 are rising and flu and severe child respiratory infection RSV remain extremely high. With viruses circulating in hospitals, almost …

Norovirus Cases Are Surging. These Are The Most Common Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now.
1 month ago

Norovirus Cases Are Surging. These Are The Most Common Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now.

Huff Post  

Xavier Lorenzo via Getty Images Vomiting and diarrhea are two main symptoms of a norovirus infection. It’s also common for norovirus to be spread by food handlers, with Lokant adding, “Foods commonly involved in outbreaks include leafy greens, fresh fruits and shellfish,” while Kuritzkes noted that raw oysters from Washington state and Oregon “have been implicated in some of the …

Norovirus cases hit a new high – symptoms and causes you need to know
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Norovirus cases hit a new high – symptoms and causes you need to know

The Independent  

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Norovirus cases surge to winter high piling more pressure on hospitals, NHS figures show
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Norovirus cases surge to winter high piling more pressure on hospitals, NHS figures show

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Cases of the winter vomiting bug Norovirus have hit a winter …

Worried About Getting Norovirus? Do These 7 Things To Prevent It From Spreading.
2 months ago

Worried About Getting Norovirus? Do These 7 Things To Prevent It From Spreading.

Huff Post  

LaylaBird via Getty Images Norovirus is highly contagious and causes symptoms like vomiting and diarrhea. “Eating food or drinking liquids that are contaminated with norovirus or touching contaminated objects or surfaces and then putting your unwashed fingers in your mouth will cause spread,” Joy explained. “You can still spread norovirus for up to 24 hours before symptoms develop and for …

Norovirus: Winter vomiting bug cases surge to five-year January high
2 months ago

Norovirus: Winter vomiting bug cases surge to five-year January high

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The number of people hospitalised with a winter vomiting bug has …

Norovirus wave in US more than double last year's peak as new strain fuels winter surge: CDC data
2 months, 1 week ago

Norovirus wave in US more than double last year's peak as new strain fuels winter surge: CDC data

India Today  

In a worrying winter surge, the cases of norovirus have risen to more than double last year’s peak, CBS News has reported citing data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. During the New Year’s holidays, nearly 28% of norovirus tests came back positive in a significant surge from the 13.52% positivity rate during last year’s wave in March, …

Norovirus Spreads, UK Households Urged To Boil Wash Clothes And Bedding In January
2 months, 1 week ago

Norovirus Spreads, UK Households Urged To Boil Wash Clothes And Bedding In January

ABP News  

While the world is battling the fears of proliferation of the H5N1 Influenza and HMPV infections, the UK is forced to tackle another seasonal menace that is attacking children of school-going age. According to reports in the British media, the UK Health Security Agency has warned that cases of norovirus are high right now, with many people still falling ill …

Norovirus outbreaks in US: Why doesn’t hand sanitizer kill it? All you need to know about it
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Norovirus outbreaks in US: Why doesn’t hand sanitizer kill it? All you need to know about it

Live Mint  

A "highly contagious" virus, known as norovirus, has been making the headlines in the United States for the past few days. The US CDC describes Norovirus as "a highly contagious virus" which causes gastroenteritis. It is sometimes called the "stomach flu" or the “stomach bug.” Norovirus's most common symptom Most common symptoms of norovirus infection include diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and …

Norovirus Cases Are Surging. These Are The Most Common Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now.
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Norovirus Cases Are Surging. These Are The Most Common Symptoms Doctors Are Seeing Right Now.

Huff Post  

Xavier Lorenzo via Getty Images Vomiting and diarrhea are two main symptoms of a norovirus infection. It’s also common for norovirus to be spread by food handlers, with Lokant adding, “Foods commonly involved in outbreaks include leafy greens, fresh fruits and shellfish,” while Kuritzkes noted that raw oysters from Washington state and Oregon “have been implicated in some of the …

What is the ‘vomiting bug’ norovirus? Explained
2 months, 2 weeks ago

What is the ‘vomiting bug’ norovirus? Explained

The Hindu  

Even as India comes to term with the human metapneumovirus and doctors urge calm among citizens, the United States is grappling with outbreaks of another viral illness -- norovirus. Norovirus is a common group of viruses that cause vomiting and diarrhoea. Several bouts of vomiting or diarrhoea could also lead to dehydration, the symptoms of which include, dry mouth and …

America faces a storm of 4 deadly viruses amid holiday travel: Quadruple virus outbreaks spread across the US
2 months, 2 weeks ago

America faces a storm of 4 deadly viruses amid holiday travel: Quadruple virus outbreaks spread across the US

Hindustan Times  

As millions return to work after the holiday season, the US is grappling with an alarming surge in respiratory illnesses and gastrointestinal infections - a phenomenon that experts are calling the “quad-demic.” A combination of flu - Covid-19, RSV and norovirus - has seen a significant uptick since Christmas, with these viruses continuing to spread across the country. Flu, RSV, …

Norovirus is spreading via clothes and soft-furnishings, experts warn as infections surge - winter vomiting bug can linger in fabric for a month
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Norovirus is spreading via clothes and soft-furnishings, experts warn as infections surge - winter vomiting bug can linger in fabric for a month

Daily Mail  

Norovirus microbes can silently lurk in clothes fabric for up to a month, infecting those who touch them, experts warned today amid a worrying spike in infections. Cases of the winter vomiting bug, which can also cause diarrhoea, are up 40 per cent on previous years, figures show. Experts have urged people to wash and dry their clothes on a …

Norovirus outbreak: Here's what you should know about the common winter disease
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Norovirus outbreak: Here's what you should know about the common winter disease

India TV News  

Norovirus cases have been reported in several parts of the United States, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. According to Cleveland Clinic, the first norovirus outbreak occurred in Norwalk, Ohio in a school in 1968. A virus in the Caliciviridae family causes norovirus, says Cleveland Clinic. You can get norovirus infection if you; Eat contaminated food Drink contaminated …

Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise around the country and on cruise ships
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise around the country and on cruise ships

NPR  

Norovirus outbreaks are on the rise around the country and on cruise ships toggle caption Loic Venance/AFP via Getty Images Nearly 900 people aboard cruise ships were sickened from gastrointestinal disease in December amid an escalation in both the frequency and severity of outbreaks, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Last year, there were 16 …

Norovirus cases are growing in the US — here is what health officials say you can do to avoid it
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Norovirus cases are growing in the US — here is what health officials say you can do to avoid it

The Independent  

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Norovirus outbreak: What is it? Symptoms and prevention tips to know
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Norovirus outbreak: What is it? Symptoms and prevention tips to know

Hindustan Times  

Norovirus outbreak: A surge in the outbreak of Norovirus has been detected in parts of the United States. According to the official website of the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, norovirus is a contagious virus responsible for causing vomiting in diarrhoea. Types of norovirus: Most people with norovirus get better within 1 or 3 days after falling sick, …

Norovirus cases are surging. A doctor explains what to look for
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Norovirus cases are surging. A doctor explains what to look for

CNN  

CNN — A common stomach bug is surging, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With cases on the rise, more people may want to know how norovirus is spread, what symptoms to expect and how long they can expect to be sick. Wen: People should contact their doctor if they have specific concerning …

U.S. norovirus cases spiking this holiday season. Here’s how to avoid the stomach bug
2 months, 3 weeks ago

U.S. norovirus cases spiking this holiday season. Here’s how to avoid the stomach bug

LA Times  

Travelers wear masks while checking in for their flights at LAX. The U.S. experienced the largest December norovirus surge since at least 2012, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most norovirus cases are transmitted directly from one person to another, the CDC said, from actions such as touching food or eating utensils. Last week, the …

Norovirus is spiking in the US: What do we need to know?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Norovirus is spiking in the US: What do we need to know?

Al Jazeera  

The CDC has already reported a significant rise in clusters of infections, just two months into norovirus season. Also referred to as the “winter vomiting bug”, norovirus is a highly contagious virus that spreads via contaminated surfaces, food and water, and close contact with infected individuals. “Eating raw seafood always is a risk for enteric infections such as norovirus, but …

Norovirus cases are surging. A doctor explains what to look for
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Norovirus cases are surging. A doctor explains what to look for

CNN  

CNN — A common stomach bug is surging, according to new data from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. With cases on the rise, more people may want to know how norovirus is spread, what symptoms to expect and how long they can expect to be sick. Wen: People should contact their doctor if they have specific concerning …

Norovirus is back in full force as cases surge in US this winter, according to CDC
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Norovirus is back in full force as cases surge in US this winter, according to CDC

The Independent  

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Nasty Norovirus Is Back In Full Force With U.S. Cases Spiking
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nasty Norovirus Is Back In Full Force With U.S. Cases Spiking

Huff Post  

ARCHIVO - Esta imagen de microscopio electrónico facilitada por los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades de Estados Unidos muestra un grupo de viriones de norovirus. There are about 2,500 norovirus outbreaks reported annually in the United States. Most norovirus outbreaks occur when people who are already infected spread the virus to others by direct means, such …

Norovirus surge in the US: Symptoms, transmission, who’s at risk, preventive measures
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Norovirus surge in the US: Symptoms, transmission, who’s at risk, preventive measures

Live Mint  

A surge in norovirus outbreaks has been reported in parts of the United States this winter, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Rising outbreaks: CDC data During the week of December 5, the CDC reported 91 outbreaks of norovirus, a significant increase from the 69 outbreaks recorded the week before in late November. Understanding Norovirus: Symptoms …

Norovirus cases surging in parts of U.S.
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Norovirus cases surging in parts of U.S.

Salon  

Some places in the U.S. are seeing an uptick in cases of the stomach bug known as norovirus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says there were 91 outbreaks reported during the week of Dec. 5, up from 69 cases the last week of November, per The Associated Press. Related Long COVID is debilitating children The highly contagious …

Norovirus cases are surging in parts of the US, CDC data shows
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Norovirus cases are surging in parts of the US, CDC data shows

Associated Press  

Cases of a wretched stomach bug are surging in parts of the United States this winter, according to government data. Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, responsible for 58% of such infections acquired in the country each year, according to the CDC. There are about 2,500 norovirus outbreaks reported annually in the United States. …

Norovirus symptoms, warning signs and when you should worry
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Norovirus symptoms, warning signs and when you should worry

The Independent  

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Warning of 'winter vomiting bug' outbreak... in May! Norovirus infections hit a five-year seasonal high as health chiefs urge public to stay off work for two days if suffering symptoms
10 months, 1 week ago

Warning of 'winter vomiting bug' outbreak... in May! Norovirus infections hit a five-year seasonal high as health chiefs urge public to stay off work for two days if suffering symptoms

Daily Mail  

Norovirus cases have soared to their highest seasonal level in five years amid a nationwide surge, alarming figures suggest. UK Health Security Agency chiefs received 1,237 lab-confirmed reports of the vomiting bug in England in April. Experts also suggested the spike in norovirus, which can also cause diarrhoea, could be a result of Covid restrictions and new strains. Experts today …

Norovirus is on the rise so here is how to avoid the hyper-contagious stomach bug
1 year ago

Norovirus is on the rise so here is how to avoid the hyper-contagious stomach bug

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Norovirus cases are spiking, …

Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here’s what you need to know
1 year ago

Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here’s what you need to know

Associated Press  

Cases of norovirus, a nasty stomach bug that spreads easily, are climbing in the Northeastern U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Thursday. Characterized by the sudden onset of vomiting, diarrhea and general feelings of misery, norovirus outbreaks are notorious on cruise ships, nursing homes, jails, schools and other places where people are in close contact. It can …

Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here's what you need to know
1 year ago

Norovirus illnesses are up in some places. Here's what you need to know

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It can take as few as 10 viral particles …

Stomach cramping to vomiting, top Norovirus signs and symptoms you must know
1 year, 1 month ago

Stomach cramping to vomiting, top Norovirus signs and symptoms you must know

Hindustan Times  

Norovirus outbreaks are common in winter and can cause gut health symptoms like stomach cramping, vomiting, diarrhoea due to inflammation of stomach or intestines. Norovirus, a highly contagious virus, manifests through a range of signs and symptoms, progressing from stomach cramping to vomiting. Norovirus symptoms in early stage The initial stage often involves mild stomach cramps, causing discomfort that may …

Norovirus contagious period: Highly contagious winter vomiting bug cases surge
1 year, 1 month ago

Norovirus contagious period: Highly contagious winter vomiting bug cases surge

The Independent  

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Norovirus cases ‘very high’ as warning issued over winter vomiting bug
2 years ago

Norovirus cases ‘very high’ as warning issued over winter vomiting bug

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A warning has been issued over the winter vomiting bug …

Norovirus levels in England ‘very high’ with most cases among over-65s
2 years ago

Norovirus levels in England ‘very high’ with most cases among over-65s

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Norovirus levels in England remain “very high” with hospital cases …

Norovirus symptoms to look out for amid warning over surging cases of vomiting bug
2 years, 3 months ago

Norovirus symptoms to look out for amid warning over surging cases of vomiting bug

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. There are six key symptoms of norovirus to look out for, according to Professor Saheer …

What is norovirus, how does it spread and how long is the incubation period?
2 years, 3 months ago

What is norovirus, how does it spread and how long is the incubation period?

The Independent  

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What is Norovirus? All you need to know
2 years, 9 months ago

What is Norovirus? All you need to know

India Today  

Norovirus, popularly known as the "winter vomiting bug," is a highly contagious virus that has just been discovered in Kerala. 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 …

Rising number of norovirus cases in nurseries and care homes
3 years ago

Rising number of norovirus cases in nurseries and care homes

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Public health chiefs have urged people to take steps to …

Surge in winter vomiting bug cases fuelled by social mixing
3 years ago

Surge in winter vomiting bug cases fuelled by social mixing

The Telegraph  

Public health chiefs have warned of a surge in winter vomiting cases, with cases in schools and nurseries almost 50 per cent higher than normal for this time of year. Experts said increased social mixing was fuelling the spread of the highly infectious disease, with rising numbers of outbreaks also being seen in care homes. But the UK Health Security …

Covid, Monkey B & Now the Vomiting Bug: 'Highly Infectious' Norovirus is Spewing Fear in UK
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid, Monkey B & Now the Vomiting Bug: 'Highly Infectious' Norovirus is Spewing Fear in UK

News 18  

It seems to be the season of viruses. Another highly infectious virus, Norovirus, also known as the vomiting bug, has joined the, not so sparsely populated, clan. The symptoms of acute gastroenteritis from norovirus typically develop 12 to 48 hours after catching the virus and last for about one to three days. People get norovirus by accidentally ingesting tiny amounts …

Norovirus: How to avoid winter vomiting bug and what to do if you get it
7 years, 5 months ago

Norovirus: How to avoid winter vomiting bug and what to do if you get it

The Independent  

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Norovirus cases hit five-year high with more than 2,400 recorded this year
8 years, 2 months ago

Norovirus cases hit five-year high with more than 2,400 recorded this year

The Independent  

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