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Rising Viral Illnesses Point to Staffing Shortages at Nursing Homes and Failure to Follow Easy Infection Prevention Measures
Viral illnesses have been on the rise this winter across the U.S., with norovirus – or stomach bug – infections nearly doubling from a year ago. Nursing ...
Over 110 norovirus outbreaks in Illinois since November, the highest winter spike in years
The virus spreads easily and quickly through contaminated food and water. Cases often spike each year as people gather with family and friends during the holidays.
Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of norovirus in November, December, following national trend
Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December – a dramatic increase from previous ...
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Yes, Illinois is seeing a ‘quademic’ of viruses, and this year’s peak may last longer
Illinois is seeing more transmission of respiratory infections and norovirus this season, even compared to a typical winter, and medical professionals recommend residents take precautions.
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One in four Americans with a bad stomach have norovirus as cases soar... how to know if you're one of them
Norovirus cases have doubled compared to this ... Additionally, rates are highest in Midwestern states like Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, and Ohio, among others, with one in three ...
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Illinois has high levels of flu, COVID-19, RSV, health officials say
The Illinois Department of Public Health said ... the nation has seen a rise in norovirus outbreaks, which causes vomiting and diarrhea.
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2 young children die from flu in Chicago as respiratory illness cases spike, officials say
including Illinois, are now reporting at high levels. Two young children in Chicago have recently died from the flu, officials said. An increase in cases of COVID, RSV, norovirus and the flu is ...
Toronto Star18d
University of Guelph sees positive norovirus test as 190 report feeling ill
An Ontario public health unit has detected norovirus among a group of 190 people reporting symptoms of gastroenteritis at the University of Guelph over the last week. Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph ...
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Norovirus in Brevard: Here's how Health First chief medical officer recommends avoiding it
Norovirus: It comes on quickly, you can be contagious for weeks and hand sanitizer doesn't kill it. As norovirus plagues many families in Florida, with the state seeing the second-largest number ...
Toronto Star19d
Norovirus cases are back on the rise in Canada. Here are the signs and symptoms
One case of norovirus has been confirmed at the University of Guelph, in light of news about a stomach bug making at least 190 people sick, and raising questions about how the virus is spread ...
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Norovirus cases are surging. A doctor explains what to look for
A common stomach bug is surging, according to new data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.In the week of Dec. 5, there were 91 outbreaks of norovirus reported, up from 69 the ...
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Norovirus cases have more than doubled in Massachusetts compared to last season, data shows
BOSTON - Massachusetts is seeing an increase in reported norovirus cases this season, according to Department of Public Health data. The number of cases recorded in November and December by the ...