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In January, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that a norovirus outbreak at a Washington, D.C., elementary school in February 2007 that sickened more than 100 may have been spread through contaminated computer equipment ... "This outbreak is the first report of norovirus detected on a computer mouse and keyboard, which highlights the possible role of computer equipment in disease transmission and the difficulty in identifying and properly disinfecting all possible... (ABC News)
Inspectors last line of defense against germs May 5, 2008
Because by the time you get your salad or sandwich, its too late to know if the cook came to work with norovirus or washed his hands after hitting the bathroom. The public cannot see that the food is contaminated. (Anchorage Daily News)
Norovirus outbreak linked to pizza joint (105) May 3, 2008
Norovirus outbreak linked to pizza joint By KYLE ODEGARD ... A norovirus outbreak which has now sickened seven people has been confirmed on the Oregon State University campus, and has been conclusively linked to the Slice of Woodstock s pizza kiosk in the Memorial Union, the Benton County Health Department said Friday ... Four clinical samples have been tested so far and all four tested positive for norovirus. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Hepatitis outbreak hits 'jinxed' cruise liner May 3, 2008
Five years ago 600 passengers and crew were struck with the Norovirus, which causes severe vomiting ... Then in 2003, 600 passengers and crew caught the Norovirus ... We all used the hand gel for Norovirus pity it didnt prevent other virus, never again-----I never suffer these things at home. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Cruise passenger hospitalised in NZ May 2, 2008
May 1, 2008 - 9:35PM. Hundreds of holidaymakers who cruised the Pacific on the P&O liner Aurora are being tested for hepatitis E after a 75-year-old woman fell ill and had to be airlifted to a New Zealand hospital. (The Age)
440 People Sickened After Eating at Mexican Restaurant Apr 23, 2008
Kent Health Commissioner John Ferlito suspects the cause of the illness is a norovirus ... The symptoms of norovirus typically include nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. (Fox News)
Norovirus confirmed in Warren Co. Apr 23, 2008
MONMOUTH - The Warren County Health Department confirmed the county is experiencing an outbreak of a Norovirus ... Link said Knox County, while they have not received confirmation, is seeing individuals with similar symptoms of a Norovirus ... Symptoms of a Norovirus are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, body aches, headache, tiredness and low-grade fever. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
A reel fish story at Colonie eatery Apr 21, 2008
Although the ESPN Radio hosts never mentioned the park by name, they noted a massive norovirus outbreak there, and said they hoped Phillips and his family were not struck by the nausea, vomiting and diarrhea known to accompany it. It just so happened that the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge r Waterpark in Queensbury was struck in mid-March by norovirus, which sickened more than 400 people. (Albany Times Union)
Chipotle reopens after health scare Apr 21, 2008
Ferlito said the cause of the illnesses could be something foodborne such as salmonella or could be a norovirus that started with a sick employee who contaminated the food ... Norovirus gastroenteritis ... Outbreaks of norovirus gastroenteritis have been traced to restaurants, cruise ships, nursing homes and other places where large numbers of people are served meals, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Akron Beacon Journal)
Visitors warned over hospital bug Apr 21, 2008
The norovirus bug causes sickness and diarrhoea ... The norovirus stomach bug causes nausea and diarrhoea and is easily spread from person to person. (BBC News)
Bug sparks stay away from N&N warning Apr 19, 2008
Around 15 patients at the Colney hospital have contracted the Norovirus stomach bug - known as the winter vomiting bug - and hospital bosses are asking people not to visit their relatives over the weekend. The Norovirus stomach bug causes nausea and diarrhoea and is very easily spread from person to person ... Norovirus in Norfolk is currently affecting residential homes, community hospitals, and around 15 patients across six wards at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital. (Norwich Evening News)
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Norovirus outbreak pops up ... Jenna Link, administrator for the Warren County Health Department, announced during Tuesday's health board meeting the county is in an outbreak of a norovirus. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
Time to eat, drink and be wary Apr 17, 2008
Highly contagious viruses, such as norovirus and rotavirus, spread rapidly in child-care centres and aged care institutions ... A Health Department investigation eventually concluded the outbreak was simply due to a virus, probably norovirus, and poor hygiene. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Sickness outbreak shuts six wards Apr 12, 2008
Hospital bosses immediately closed the wards at Sandwell General Hospital and Rowley Regis Hospital following an outbreak of the norovirus yesterday ... The norovirus spreads easily from person to person, and it is possible for infection to recur several times as immunity to the virus lasts for only 14 weeks. (expressandstar.com)
Superbug targets not met by hospital Apr 12, 2008
Meanwhile the hospital successfully achieved its target for cases of Clostridium Difficile, with a 44 per cent reduction in cases of the influenza like norovirus. The hospital recorded 4. (Burton Mail)
Norovirus strikes in Lake County Apr 11, 2008
POLSON Three Lake County residents, one an infant, have tested positive for norovirus, and 15 more have exhibited symptoms, the county's Health Department announced Thursday ... Norovirus is usually not serious, but can cause diarrhea, stomach cramps and/or vomiting otherwise known as the stomach flu for one to two days ... To stop the spread of norovirus, the Lake County Health Department advises residents to take the following steps. (Missoulian, MT)
National Harbor lands Cirque du Soleil Apr 11, 2008
The news comes while Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center, which is located at National Harbor, deals with public relations troubles that stem from reports of mice problems and guests getting sick with the norovirus. Cirque du Soleil's touring shows have passed through the region every two years in Tysons Corner, at RFK Stadium and most recently, in 2006, at the old convention center site in the District. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
First Virus, Now Mice, at Gaylord National Resort Apr 10, 2008
The stomach problems last week were blamed on the norovirus. Some guests experienced vomiting and diarrhea. (ABC 7 News, DC)
University Handled Virus Remarkably Well Apr 9, 2008
Last week 30 students were treated at UConn Heath Services after contracting norovirus at a sorority formal held the previous weekend at a Manchester restaurant ... Since norovirus can be contracted through touching a contaminated surface, the university made efforts to kill the virus and prevent it from spreading by switching from a non-bleach-based cleaner to a bleach-based cleaner in residential and academic buildings, bathrooms and dining areas ... Most people infected with norovirus are... (The Daily Campus, CT)
No New Norovirus Infections Apr 9, 2008 Health officials confirm norovirus in Pr. Georges Apr 7, 2008 65 sickened by Norovirus in Md. Apr 5, 2008 Hospital completes three-month 'deep clean' Apr 5, 2008 Manchester Health Department Heads Investigation To Determine Cause Of Illness Apr 4, 2008 Thirty Students Treated For Contagious Virus Apr 4, 2008 Illness reported during San Diego-Hawaii cruise Apr 4, 2008 Outgoing Cubbon defends hospital records Apr 4, 2008 Passengers sickened aboard cruise ship Apr 4, 2008 Another Great Escape Lawsuit Apr 3, 2008 New Lawsuit Filed Against Waterpark Apr 1, 2008 Great Escape Illness May be Contained Mar 27, 2008 Local briefs Mar 26, 2008 Lawsuits Against Great Escape After a Norovirus Outbreak Mar 26, 2008 More report water park sickness Mar 25, 2008 Great Escape closes eatery as illness cases grow Mar 23, 2008 More Illnesses from Great Escape Waterpark Mar 23, 2008 Park illness count rises Mar 22, 2008 Water Park Illness Investigation Mar 22, 2008 Flu-like bug hits Helena Mar 21, 2008 Scientists See Norwalk Virus' Achilles Heel Mar 21, 2008 Foodborne Outbreaks From Leafy Greens On Rise Mar 20, 2008 Report: Minnesota ranks high for food poisoning Mar 16, 2008 Fire centre closed after dozens of staff fall ill Mar 15, 2008 Virus infects largest inpatient mental health center in Omaha Mar 5, 2008 Bug forces hospital ward closures Mar 2, 2008 Three Patients Die at Nursing Home Feb 28, 2008 Norovirus sickens more than 100 passengers on Mexican cruise Feb 27, 2008 Virus on cruise ship sickens dozens Feb 27, 2008 Cruise Outbreak: 110 Sick at Sea Feb 26, 2008 Thats sick! 8 ways to avoid the bug Feb 26, 2008 High-seas misery Feb 26, 2008 Are you well enough to work out? Feb 26, 2008 100-plus ill on cruise ship Feb 26, 2008 She rules the waves Feb 25, 2008 Ex-student sues, claims racial bias Feb 24, 2008 Queen Victoria Feb 24, 2008 SIX WARDS CLOSED AT ARI IN LATEST WINTER BUG OUTBREAK Feb 24, 2008 Winter vomiting outbreak at Warwick Hospital Feb 23, 2008 Shellfish program puts consumers at risk: report Feb 18, 2008 Viral outbreak in Mississauga causes ER jam Feb 17, 2008 Officials say shelter overcrowding a health hazard (11) Feb 15, 2008 Norovirus returns to hospital Feb 15, 2008 How Noroviruses Cause Repeated Outbreaks Of 'Stomach Flu' Feb 14, 2008 Report tracks disease rates Feb 14, 2008 Winter sickness bug wards reopen Feb 14, 2008 Vaccine for stomach flu may be possible, UNC research shows Feb 14, 2008 Seal Shield introduces silver ion keyboards Feb 14, 2008 A clear and present danger Feb 13, 2008 Vaccine Could Cut Bouts With Stomach Flu Feb 13, 2008 HOSPITAL: Patients hit by vomiting bug Feb 11, 2008 Flu is making the rounds Feb 9, 2008 Flu bug hits Villanova | Students flood health centers, hospital after widespread campus virus causes vomiting, dehydration Feb 8, 2008 Stomach Flu? Six Simple Steps To Protect Against Noroviruses Feb 6, 2008 Post the First Comment Feb 3, 2008 Ward still closed after norovirus outbreak Jan 28, 2008 WPB water users report illness Jan 24, 2008 Keep those germs to yourself! Jan 23, 2008 Couple Sues Over Rehearsal Dinner Sickness Jan 22, 2008 'Full' hospitals axed 350 beds Jan 22, 2008 Officials say flu vaccine will work Jan 21, 2008 Couple sues restaurant after getting ill before wedding Jan 20, 2008 Sick days: Nasty, contagious norovirus shuts down Arlee schools Jan 19, 2008 Thanks, from bug-free wards Jan 19, 2008 U.S. Justice Department finds violations at Oregon State Hospital Jan 19, 2008
There has been no significant change in the number of students infected with norovirus at UConn, according to UConn Media Coordinator Karen Grava. As to whether the campus is completely safe from further contamination of the virus, "it's too soon to say because you can continue to transmit norovirus up to two to three days after the symptoms end," Grava said ... Norovirus symptoms typically last one to two days, according to the Center of Disease Control Web site. (The Daily Campus, CT)
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On Thursday, the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Oxon Hill was the scene of a health related incident, a norovirus infection sickening 65 people. The affliction was first detected. (eFluxMedia)
Health officials confirm norovirus in Pr ... Health officials confirm norovirus in Pr ... Health officials confirm norovirus in Pr. (Examiner.com)
65 fall ill to Norovirus at convention - USATODAY.com ... 65 fall ill to Norovirus at convention ... Noroviruses cause the stomach flu, also known as gastroenteritis, the health department said. (USA Today)
"****Visiting restrictions have now been lifted at Bedford Hospital.Whitbread Ward was closed last month after an outbreak of norovirus but re-opened on March 26.In order to prevent further cases of the virus entering South Wing, the hospital trust remains on high alert and all visitors are being asked to ensure they wash their hands on entering and leaving wards.Julie Halliday, director of infection prevention and control, said: "Cases of norovirus are still prevalent in the community. Visitors... (Bedford Today)
The Manchester Department of Health is currently investigating to see if the restaurant is the source of a norovirus that has infected 30 UConn students ... Norovirus, which is found in fecal matter of those infected and causes vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping, can be contracted by eating or drinking contaminated food or liquids, touching contaminated surfaces or objects and placing the hand in the mouth or having direct contact with an infected person, according to the Center for Disease... (The Daily Campus, CT)
Thirty UConn students have been treated at UConn Health Services after contracting norovirus at a sorority formal held at The Adam's Mill, a Manchester restaurant, Saturday night. The Manchester Health Department confirmed Thursday through lab analysis that the norovirus was the cause of the student's illness, according to Rob Miller, director of Eastern Highlands Health District, which is working closely on the issue with the Manchester Health Department ... Norovirus is a highly contagious... (The Daily Campus, CT)
Cruise line spokesman Erik Elvejord told the San Diego Union-Tribune 99 passengers and 12 crew members aboard the Zaandam reported being sickened, likely by a norovirus ... Norovirus can cause vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping and usually lasts 24 to 48 hours. (Fresno Bee -- State)
Mrs Cubbon admitted that there had been "teething problems" since the Meeting Patients' Needs changes, and apologised to those affected by cancelled operations in the run-up to Christmas, as staff were pressurised by the changes as well as the annual surge in "norovirus" sickness bugs. She said: "As a hospital trust we will never turn a patient away, and unlike many others, we kept our wards open throughout the norovirus outbreak. We are working incredibly hard to ensure that operations are not... (Blackburn Citizen)
During the cruise, 99 passengers and 12 crew members reported being sickened, likely by a norovirus, said Erik Elvejord, a cruise line spokesman ... Norovirus can cause vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping, and usually lasts 24 to 48 hours ... It is highly contagious and can be spread by consuming food or drinks that are contaminated with norovirus; touching surfaces or objects contaminated with norovirus and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes; caring for a sick person; and shaking hands.... (San Diego Union-Tribune)
The lawyer who filed the lawsuit on behalf of his client says it was brought up on behalf of all the guests who became ill when they were exposed to norovirus at the park. The health department said more than 400 people claimed to be sick during the outbreak in March. (FOX23 News, NY)
Another lawsuit against the Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Waterpark in connection with a Norovirus outbreak earlier this month. The law firm Dreyer Boyajain filed a class action complaint on behalf of three people from Rensselaer County. (FOX23 News, NY)
The New York State Health Department says the illness was caused by the norovirus, but they are still trying to determine where it originated from. Email Story. (FOX23 News, NY)
Norovirus sickens 24 at swim party in FresnoA norovirus sickened two dozen people after a swim party this month, Fresno County health officials said. Tests confirmed a norovirus was to blame for the outbreak, said David Luchini, communicable disease division director at the Fresno County Department of Public Health ... The norovirus can cause vomiting and diarrhea. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
All of them have complained about gastrointestinal problems that state health officials believe was caused by a norovirus, but as of yet health officials still haven't found the origin of the outbreak. And now four families have filed a lawsuit against the water park after their children got sick. (FOX23 News, NY)
"We've had 352 reports of illness as of yesterday, and we do have laboratory confirmation on norovirus," state Department of Health spokeswoman Claire Pospisil said Monday morning. While the Department of Health now knows the sickness is the result of a norovirus, officials still don't know where it came from ... "We are still looking into the cause; however, norovirus is very contagious," Pospisil said. (Glens Falls Post-Star)
While health officials are awaiting laboratory tests on stool samples from some of the sick, they believe that the illness may be caused by some form of norovirus ... Norovirus is generally not considered serious for the general population, but young children, the elderly, and "those with chronic underlying medical conditions, such as diabetes, may develop more severe complications and should consult with their health care provider," according to a statement from the state Health Department. (Albany Times Union)
All of those people have complained about gastrointestinal problems believed to have been caused by some form of norovirus. The Great Escape people have shut down the Tall Tales restaurant which appears to be the common denominator here. (FOX23 News, NY)
The Health Department is working to identify the bug but believes the symptoms point to a norovirus like the Norwalk virus, which can be spread by the eating of contaminated food, touching contaminated surfaces and having direct contact with an infected person. It is highly contagious. (Albany Times Union)
Based on interviews with those who are sick, the health department believes this is an outbreak of a norovirus, which is very contagious. In the past it's been linked to food handlers and contaminated food or water. (FOX23 News, NY)
Laurel Riek, environmental health specialist with the Lewis and Clark County Health Department, said norovirus a dreaded little bug passed on through poor hygienic practices has surfaced again in the community ... Eighty five percent of people who are exposed to norovirus will become sick, Riek said ... Norovirus disease is usually not serious, although people may feel very sick. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
29, 2007) Aaron Margolin, professor of microbiology and director of UNH's Virus and Waterborne Disease Laboratory, says that an increase in norovirus outbreaks may be due to better detection and identification ... 15, 2004) Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have become the first to successfully grow a norovirus in the lab ... In humans, noroviruses are a highly contagious source of. (Science Daily)
Most of these (60%) were caused by norovirus, but some were caused by salmonella (10%) and E. coli (9%). "Given recent experiences that was not a total surprise. What was interesting was when we compared the numbers to consumption data," says Lynch. (Science Daily)
The report also found that Minnesota led the nation in outbreaks of Norovirus, a flu-like bug that is easily spread through food. Minnesota restaurants had 35 outbreaks of Norovirus in 2006, which made 500 restaurant customers sick ... That's up from 14 Norovirus outbreaks in 2005. (Twin Cities Business Journal, MN)
There is speculation it could be an outbreak of the highly infectious norovirus. Tags. (ABC Online)
One nurse and eight patients got sick earlier this week from what officials believed was a norovirus ... Alegent had not confirmed the virus' identity Tuesday, but Starlin said doctors are highly suspicious it is a norovirus ... Health officials say norovirus outbreaks are common at schools, hotels and other places where groups gather, including hospitals. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
The norovirus bug causes sickness and diarrhoea. Five wards at a Berkshire hospital have been closed to new admissions after an outbreak of norovirus. (BBC News)
Administrators say the flu-like disorder may be a norovirus. They are highly contagious and can be spread through person-to-person contact or in food and water. (WCAX.com, VT)
A spokesman for the cruise line says passengers first showed signs of the norovirus six days into the trip. The virus causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea and lasts 24 to 48 hours. (FOX 11, AZ)
Passengers on the ship, the ms Ryndam, first showed signs of the norovirus six days into the trip, said Erik Elvejord, a spokesman for Holland America Line Inc. ... This is the fourth suspected norovirus outbreak on the Ryndam since early last year. (CNN -- Health)
Norovirus Sickens More Than 100 Passengers on Mexican Cruise ... Passengers on the Ryndam ship first showed signs of the norovirus six days into the trip, said Erik Elvejord, a spokesman for Holland America Line Inc. The virus causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea and lasts 24 to 48 hours ... This is the fourth suspected norovirus outbreak on they Ryndam since early last year. (Fox News)
Passengers on a recent 16-day Canary Islands cruise aboard Cunards brand new megaship Queen Victoria were infected by a norovirus-type bug whose symptoms included diarrhea, nausea and vomiting ... Health officials recently confirmed 83 cases of a highly contagious stomach virus, also thought to be the norovirus, at Hilton Singer Island Resort in Palm Beach, Fla ... The official cause was determined to be you guessed it norovirus. (MSNBC -- Terrorism)
Catching a norovirusGetting violently sick with an intestinal virus is a misery whether you're on land or at sea ... Poor hygiene spreads one of travelers' worst enemies: noroviruses, also known as Norwalk virus and NLV, a group of viruses that can cause severe diarrhea, nausea and vomiting over a 48- to 60-hour period ... The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 23 million people, or 8 percent of the U.S. population, develop symptoms of norovirus each year. (MSNBC -- Travel)
If your fitness regime has been thrown off course by a bout of flu, a cold or the dreaded norovirus, you are certainly not alone. But how, in that sluggish post-viral period, do you gauge whether it is safe to start exercising again. (Guardian Unlimited)
The passengers and crew members are believed to have come down with norovirus, which can produce nausea, vomiting and diarrhea and lasts about 24 to 48 hours, said Holland America Line spokesman Erik Elvejord ... Health officials say the best thing passengers can do to avoid spreading norovirus aboard cruise ships is to wash their hands ... This is the fourth suspected norovirus outbreak on the Ryndam since early last year. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Weeks later, on its maiden voyage to the Canary Islands, it was dubbed in the UK papers as "the ship from hell" as passengers were confined to their cabins by an outbreak of norovirus, a highly infectious stomach bug ... "It was terrible publicity. Norovirus was all over the UK at the time and somebody brought it on board. We confined people to their cabins for 48 hours, as health procedures require. Now we disinfect everyone's hands before they enter restaurants and we have had no problems... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Then a norovirus that hit during the term kept out students, he said. "We couldn't finish the class because of the norovirus," Lee said. (Modesto Bee, CA)
An outbreak of norovirus on the maiden voyage afflicted about 100 people and kept the well-equipped medical center busy. Stormy seas off Gibraltar prevented the ship from docking. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Health chiefs took the step after 24 patients at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary showed symptoms of the highly contagious norovirus. . (This is North Scotland)
"Infection control director Dr Stephen Mather said: "Several cases have emerged today. As a result we are closing afternoon visiting hours with immediate effect and restricting visitors to a maximum of two per patient. (Leamington Spa Today)
More recently, there were 79 recorded incidents of norovirus poisoning in British Columbia in 2004, caused by eating toxic oysters. No one died, though there were severe cases of gastroenteritis. (Globe and Mail)
The hospital has closed two nursing units, a total of 91 beds, to new patients and visitors to prevent the contagious stomach flu-like illness, called norovirus, from spreading ... Norovirus causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headaches and mild fever ... Norovirus is more prevalent in the winter and the number of cases usually peaks in January and February. (Toronto Star)
According to Samaritan Health Services, the health risks of crowding at the homeless shelter in Albany include spreading tuberculosis, influenza, common cold and other viruses, norovirus and contagious diarrhea, common GI flu, hepatitis A and giardia, as well as scabies, impetigo and staph infections. DH Reader Comments. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
The North Hampshire hospital closes a medical ward after twenty patients show symptoms of norovirus. NOROVIRUS has returned to the North Hampshire hospital, after it was given the all clear last month ... Five patients were confirmed as having norovirus, with a total of 20 patients having symptoms of the virus. (Newbury Weekly News Group)
How Noroviruses Cause Repeated Outbreaks Of 'Stomach Flu ... How Noroviruses Cause Repeated Outbreaks Of 'Stomach Flu ... 13, 2008) Norovirus, a common cause of gastroenteritis ("stomach flu"), could potentially be controlled by a vaccine. (Science Daily)
In addition, however, there were also notable increases that year in Norovirus and Campylobacter. Norovirus was added to the county's list of infectious diseases that are tracked in 2007, Beintema said ... In 2007, there were 26 cases of Norovirus in Stephenson County. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
The Norovirus bug causing vomiting and diarrhoea affected Hinchingbrooke Hospital at Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire. Two wards will remain closed to new patients until two days after the last symptoms are seen, a spokesman said. (BBC News)
CHAPEL HILL Every year, millions of people are infected with noroviruses - commonly called stomach flu often resulting in up to 72 hours of vomiting and diarrhea ... One of the mysteries of medicine has been why do they keep infecting people when youd think wed be developing immunity, said Lisa Lindesmith, one of the lead authors of the study, Mechanisms of GII.4 Norovirus Persistence in Human Populations, published today in the online medical journal PLoS Medicine ... What weve... (EurekAlert!)
That requirement and the advent of resistant strains of MRSA and Norovirus make the keyboards even more attractive to health care companies. And after hospitals, he said, there are other natural markets, such as libraries, schools and food processing companies. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
In the past few years we have been educated through the media about SARS, avian flu, MRSA, the norovirus, AD14 (adenovirus) and a resurgence of tuberculosis ... Norovirus is dismissed as a common occurrence in various facilities, a seasonal woe, yet it will go through a school, hospital, jail or senior care facility in days, afflicting great numbers of people in a very short time. (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Editorial)
Controlling quickly mutating noroviruses might mean yearly changes in formula ... TUESDAY, Feb. 12 (HealthDay News) -- It may be possible to develop a vaccine to control noroviruses -- a common cause of stomach flu -- but it's likely a such a vaccine would have to be changed every year because the viruses evolve quickly to avoid attacks by the immune system, new research suggests ... Noroviruses infect cells after attaching to histo-blood group antigens (HBGA), molecules located on the surface... (Health-Finder)
Four members of staff have also been affected by the nasty Norovirus in both wards. Wards will reopen 72 hours after no new cases have been reported and after the ward has been deep cleaned. (Crawley Observer)
One such gastroenteritis is called norovirus, which is the bug that caused schools in Arlee to shut down for a couple of days in January because of an outbreak among students and staff. There have been no reported norovirus outbreaks in Missoula to date, but the Health Department routinely calls medical labs and doctors to see if any individual cases have been detected. (Missoulian, MT)
The norovirus, a type of gastroenteritis that causes severe flu-like symptoms, hit the campus of Villanova University last week, affecting more than 100 students ... "You typically see the norovirus during winter months," said Dr. Mary McGonigle, director of health services at Villanova ... "McGonigle notes there were norovirus outbreaks in communities surrounding the university just before classes began for the second semester."I don't have a direct source for the outbreak here this year... (Daily Orange, NY)
Six Simple Steps To Protect Against Noroviruses ... Six Simple Steps To Protect Against Noroviruses ... 5, 2008) Recent outbreaks of norovirus -- also known as stomach flu -- indicate the highly contagious, fast-moving virus is again a public health concern. (Science Daily)
Members of VEMS prepare an ambulance to leave on a call responding to a case of norovirus. A common form of gastroenteritis known as the "norovirus" or "norwalk-like virus" has infected over 100 members of Villanova's community throughout the past week, resulting in an overwhelming number of student absences and hospital visits ... However, without visiting the Student Health Center or local medical facilities, the exact number of students affected by the norovirus is uncertain. (The Villanovan, PA)
A North Hampshire Hospital ward is expected to re-open after it closed following a norovirus outbreak. A WARD shut at the North Hampshire Hospital due to an outbreak of norovirus remained closed today (Friday), and is now expected to re-open over the weekend ... "Norovirus is the most common cause of infectious gastroenteritis in England and although relatively mild, norovirus illness can occur at any age because immunity to it is not long-lasting." The symptoms of norovirus infection, more... (Newbury Weekly News Group)
Salmonella, norovirus and a variety of other common germs cause the same symptoms as water-borne bacteria. But in a normal month, the report said, only about 2 percent of the population has some kind of gastrointestinal problem. (The Palm Beach Post)
Norovirus is the most common cause of stomach flu in adults. You re contagious from the moment you begin to feel ill and can be contagious for at least three days after you ve recovered. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The official cause was determined to be norovirus. Paul Trostel, owner of the restaurant, said his insurance company settled with many of the customers who became ill that night. (7 KETV Omaha)
Health chiefs were earlier this month forced to close wards in Oldham, Bolton, central and south Manchester and Stockport because of an outbreak of a highly-contagious stomach bug, called norovirus. A spokesman for Pennine Acute Trust said: We have steadily reduced our bed numbers over the last few years, following a drop in the average length of stay for patients, by addressing bottlenecks in the system. (Manchester Evening News)
Headaches, fever, sore throat, muscle pains, coughing and weakness are typical symptoms, as opposed to the diarrhea and vomiting from gastrointestinal bugs such as the norovirus, which shut down Arlee schools this week. However, preventative measures are similar for both, according to Bonnie Bernard of the state Department of Public Health and Human Services. (Missoulian, MT)
The official cause was determined to be norovirus. A total of 71 people, including those among the Slagle reception, became sick. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Arlee School District custodian Gary McCollum mops a hallway in the high school Friday morning as school officials work to remove any traces of the norovirus that sickened several students and staff members, forcing the district to close for two days ... And health officials were doing their level best Friday to keep the norovirus that nailed Arlee schools this week from striking again ... Norovirus usually pops up this time of year every year, said Bonnie Bernard, surveillance coordinator for... (Missoulian, MT)
Norovirus, a stomach bug which first made people ill before Christmas, is still causing sickness as people return to work and school after the New Year break. Janet McKay, Modern Matron at Ottery St Mary Hospital, said: "We have been very lucky so far. We have not had anyone with the Norovirus."We are taking all the precautions and observing all the rules by stepping up hand washing when people arrive at and leave the hospital. (Sidmouth Herald)
Infection control issues such mice in rooms, deaths from pneumonia and outbreaks of norovirus and scabies. Patients injuring themselves, including multiple suicide attempts, while under staff observation. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
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