Flu, gastro outbreaks lay visitors low Jul 18, 2008
He said the gastroenteritis outbreak was potentially more dangerous because both the norovirus and rotavirus, which cause the illness, spread quickly through respiratory droplets and faecal contact. "The norovirus can wipe out an entire cruise ship within a matter of days so we are facing a grave situation, but so far the Health Department has been rapid and effective in the way it has dealt with this so it may be able to be contained.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Government to tighten nursing home standards Jul 15, 2008
Ms Elliot also announced the Department of Health and Ageing was working on new national guidelines to prevent and manage norovirus, a common and highly infectious cause of gastroenteritis in nursing homes. The department will develop a Gastro Awareness and Prevention Education Kit to be sent to all nursing homes by October 2008. (Melbourne Herald Sun)
New word defines all of those misunderstood song lyrics Jul 13, 2008
Norovirus small, round, single-strand RNA viruses, such as the Norwalk Virus. Edamame immature green soybeans. (New Iberia, LA)
Norovirus outbreak at Avalon Jul 13, 2008
Thu, July 10, 6:19 PM An outbreak of norovirus has reportedly required a quarantine at Avalon at Sonoma, the assisted-living facility on Napa Road ... Dr. Mark Nutherda, deputy health officer for Sonoma County's Public Health Department, confirmed that one, unnamed facility in Sonoma County is currently under quarantine from an outbreak of norovirus, a highly contagious gastrointestinal disease that can easily spread within a facility where a large number of people congregate or live, such as... (Sonoma Index-Tribune, CA)
Floodwaters tied to skin infections Jul 7, 2008
Though some have called the illness the norovirus, O Rourke said he won t be able to identify the cause until lab work is complete. Symptoms of the norovirus include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and low-grade fever. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Merriam-Webster Expands Its Vocabulary Jul 7, 2008
And what's that wing nut in the corner saying about dirty bombs and nasty Noroviruses ... Others reflect current events and much-discussed news topics, including dirty bomb (a conventional bomb that releases radioactive material) and Norovirus (small, round single-stranded RNA viruses, such as the Norwalk Virus). (WNBC.com, NY)
Virus could have sickened 21 at Crowne Plaza Jul 3, 2008
Public health officials suspect norovirus sickened 21 people who visited Palo Alto's Crowne Plaza Cabaa hotel in late June, county spokeswoman Joy Alexiou said Wednesday ... Alexiou said noroviruses are common ... Hand washing can block the spread of norovirus, she said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Illness catches cruise ship Jun 30, 2008
Rumors of norovirus spread as Juneau is kept in the dark about ill passengers ... A cruise ship that sparked rumors of a norovirus outbreak in Juneau and ports across Alaska prompted inquiries from reporters in Juneau, Sitka and Seward ... But there was an outbreak of illness, probably norovirus, on the cruise ship Veendam when it arrived in Juneau on June 17, carrying 1,313 passengers and 556 crew. (Juneau Empire)
City not warned of virus Jun 30, 2008
As the Veendam passed through Juneau on June 17 with a growing outbreak of norovirus onboard, the city manager's office didn't get the courtesy call he expects in that situation ... The agreement with Tourism Best Management Practices allows city hall to alert tourism-based businesses that the explosive diarrhea-causing norovirus is coming to shore, Swope said ... Norovirus is a "fecal-oral" illness, Branum said. (Juneau Empire)
Officials confirm norovirus outbreak; 85 cases reported Jun 29, 2008
A total of 85 people reported getting sick after eating at Longview s Chinese Garden Restaurant in what health officials have now confirmed was a norovirus outbreak ... The same strain of the norovirus found in recent patients was confirmed in lab tests as the virus that s previously been found in the community, said Alicia Thompson, deputy director of the Cowlitz County Health Department ... Officials say they doubt they ll ever know whether a customer or employee brought the norovirus into the... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Using telehealth data for epidemic surveillance Jun 27, 2008
Tracking the spatial diffusion of influenza and norovirus using telehealth data: a spatio-temporal analysis of syndromic data ... Influenza and norovirus are common viruses that cause significant respiratory and gastrointestinal disease worldwide ... We aim to describe the geographical origin and diffusion of rises in fever and vomiting calls to a national telehealth system, and consider the usefulness of these findings for influenza and norovirus surveillance. (BioMed Central)
Bible camp in Oakhurst closed after virus sickens 85 Jun 25, 2008
A Bible camp in Oakhurst was shut down Tuesday after more than 85 people were stricken with diarrhea and vomiting apparently caused by a norovirus, Madera County public health officials said ... Saturday night, the first camper became ill from what appeared to be the norovirus, Barney said ... Dr. Thomas Cole, a Madera County health officer, said the norovirus is highly contagious, but not usually serious. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Cruise ship arrives with suspected norovirus Jun 24, 2008
A suspected norovirus outbreak on a Holland America cruise ship left 112 passengers ill in Seward, according to the state Division of Public Health ... Funk said she didn't think the virus had yet been tested to confirm it was norovirus, but she suspected it was based upon the symptoms ... Norovirus is a gastrointestinal ailment that usually causes vomiting and diarrhea, and lasts between 24 and 48 hours. (Anchorage Daily News)
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More than 50 norovirus-like cases reported; Chinese Garden reopens ... The number of people sickened in a local norovirus-like outbreak has risen to at least 53, though the real number is likely larger, officials said ... Health officials are still awaiting lab tests to confirm the diagnosis, but the outbreak appears to be of the highly contagious norovirus, which is spread through improper hygiene and touching surfaces such as doorknobs. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Stomach Virus Hits YMCA Camp, At Least 85 Sickened Jun 20, 2008
YMCA spokeswoman Lori Van Horn says the children were being sent home from Camp Chief Ouray Wednesday, a day after campers and staff began showing symptoms of the norovirus. The gastrointestinal virus is easily spread in places where people are living in close quarters, such as nursing homes and summer camps. (FOXNews)
Significant Efficacy Of Travelers' Diarrhea Vaccine Shown Jun 18, 2008
28, 2005) A majority of traveler s diarrhea cases among U.S. travelers to Mexico and Guatemala were attributed to Norovirus, a common cause of nonbacterial gastroenteritis outbreaks usually associated. (Oct. (Science Daily)
Rotarians sickened during meetings Jun 17, 2008
There are three main possibilities for the cause of the outbreak: norovirus, a bacterial problem related to possible food poisoning, or a disease related to food that contains bacteria and produces toxins. It's possible we'll never know for sure, he said. (Cody Enterprise, WY)
Union College illness winds down Jun 5, 2008
The Schenectady Health Department is awaiting test results to see if the sickness was caused by a bacteria or virus, but the symptoms indicate norovirus. Norovirus, better known as the Norwalk virus, causes violent vomiting and diarrhea, but people usually recover in two days. (Albany Times Union)
Fighting classroom germs helps keep kids healthy Jun 4, 2008
In the intervention classrooms, 9 percent of samples taken from the children's desks came back positive for norovirus, a frequent cause of gastrointestinal infections, compared to 29 percent of samples in the control group classrooms. In addition to having fewer absences, the infection-control group had a fewer number of total days out of the classroom. (Reuters)
Heath Ledger and other stars' biogs enter dictionary Jun 3, 2008
New definitions in the word list include carbon-neutral and green tax, e-card, norovirus, non-dom and Skype. Bookmark with. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Retirement village residents isolated after viral outbreak May 22, 2008
Elderly residents at a Sunshine Coast retirement village have been isolated after an outbreak of the highly contagious norovirus. Twenty four residents and five staff from the Centaur Memorial Retirement Village at Caloundra have been affected by the virus. (ABC Online)
Is Hawaii A Budget Disaster? May 18, 2008
The curse theory increased when one of the ship's first trips suffered an outbreak of norovirus. It should be noted that christening ceremonies where the bottle doesn't break the first time are relatively common, but the British press tends to love anything that connects Prince Charles' wife with imminent disaster. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Newswatch, Police/Fire May 11, 2008
The Department of Health confirmed that norovirus is responsible for two outbreaks of gastrointestinal illnesses in people who ate catered meals from a local company, spokeswoman Janice Okubo said ... According to the Centers for Disease Control Web site, norovirus can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, along with abdominal cramps. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Did you get infected? Virus runs amok amid JavaOne May 10, 2008
The culprit specified in the alert was the norovirus ... Norovirus is better known as one of the viruses that causes a nasty stomach flu ... Just to up the gross-out factor: Norovirus is. (CNET News.com)
Virus Strikes At JavaOne May 10, 2008
Moscone Center workers sickened by norovirus. Article:Moscone Center workers sickened by norovirus:/c/a/2008/05/09/BAB910JRM3 ... DTL Article:Moscone Center workers sickened by norovirus:/c/a/2008/05/09/BAB910JRM3. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Train Quarantined After Illness Kills 1, Sickens... May 10, 2008
Health officials were on the alert for norovirus, which can cause stomach flu and can be caught through contact with infected people or by touching or ingesting contaminated items. Share. (Fox News)
70 people sickened during San Francisco conference May 10, 2008
At the company's JavaOne conference this week in San Francisco, 70 people came down with what officials believe is norovirus, a type of medical virus easily spread by touching dirty surfaces ... Norovirus causes nausea, vomiting and diarrhea and lasts 24 to 48 hours. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Canadian train quarantined after... May 10, 2008
Health care workers in Jasper are on alert for anyone showing up at local facilities with symptoms of norovirus, Aspen Regional Health Authority spokesman Scott Donaldson said ... "We haven't seen anybody with signs of norovirus." ... Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause the stomach flu, or gastroenteritis. (CNN -- Law)
Food Poisoning - Part 1 May 6, 2008
Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause a mild illness (often termed "stomach flu") with nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, and low-grade fever ... The term norovirus has been approved as the official name for this group of viruses ... Several other names have been used for noroviruses, including Norwalk-like viruses, caliciviruses (because they belong to the virus family Caliciviridae), and small round structured viruses. (Stuttgart Daily Leader, AR)
Your Keyboard: Dirtier Than a Toilet May 6, 2008
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
Wives Do More Housework, Husbands Do Less after Marriage Apr 7, 2008
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. Georges Apr 7, 2008
Health officials confirm norovirus in Pr ... Health officials confirm norovirus in Pr ... Health officials confirm norovirus in Pr. (Examiner.com)
65 sickened by Norovirus in Md. Apr 5, 2008
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)
Hospital completes three-month 'deep clean' Apr 5, 2008
"****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)
Manchester Health Department Heads Investigation To Determine Cause Of Illness Apr 4, 2008
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 Students Treated For Contagious Virus Apr 4, 2008
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)
Illness reported during San Diego-Hawaii cruise Apr 4, 2008
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)
Outgoing Cubbon defends hospital records Apr 4, 2008
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)
Passengers sickened aboard cruise ship Apr 4, 2008
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)
Another Great Escape Lawsuit Apr 3, 2008
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)
New Lawsuit Filed Against Waterpark Apr 1, 2008
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)
Great Escape Illness May be Contained Mar 27, 2008
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)
Local briefs Mar 26, 2008
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)
Lawsuits Against Great Escape After a Norovirus Outbreak Mar 26, 2008
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)
More report water park sickness Mar 25, 2008
"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)
Great Escape closes eatery as illness cases grow Mar 23, 2008
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)
