Transmission electron micrograph shows norovirus particles in an undated file photo. (Charles D. Humphrey/US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Published February 26, 2024
Norovirus has been on the rise across the northeastern United States, officials say.
Norovirus has been on the rise across the northeastern United States over the past month or so, according to recent data provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“Participating U.S. laboratories report the total number of norovirus tests performed that week, and the number of those tests that were positive to CDC weekly,” the agency wrote on its website. “Because reporting delays may be expected for some laboratories, data shown for the more recent weeks may be less complete than others.”
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SOURCE: www.theepochtimes.com
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Published February 25, 2024
There’s a new health alert to be aware of as cases of norovirus are spiking around the country, including here in New York.
The Centers for Disease Control say positive tests for norovirus in the Northeast have reached almost 14% in recent weeks. That’s the highest number in the United States.
The city’s Department of Health website does not have specific numbers on cases, but does track symptoms reported during emergency room visits. Tens of thousands of New Yorkers have visited the ER for vomiting and diarrhea in the past few months, according to data from the city’s Health Department.
Norovirus is a common stomach virus that is highly contagious, and can be spread through food and person to person contact. Sharing eating utensils, changing diapers, consuming contaminated food or drinks, or touching infected surfaces or objects can lead to infections, the Health Department says.
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SOURCE: www.nbcnewyork.com
