Norovirus Is on the Rise. What to Know About Symptoms and Treatment
While SARS-CoV-2 has dominated headlines for the past few years, other viruses have been simmering in the background. And with most of COVID-19’s infection control measures (like mask-wearing, isolation, and physical distancing) now gone in the U.S., those viruses are starting to roar back again.
The U.S. has already seen spikes in RSV and influenza, and now norovirus cases are inching upward, according to the latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Unlike SARS-CoV-2, RSV, and influenza, norovirus is not a respiratory pathogen but instead causes problems in the gastrointestinal tra...
Source: TIME: Health - February 10, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alice Park Tags: Uncategorized healthscienceclimate Public Health Source Type: news
Norovirus cases ‘ highest seen this time of year in over a decade ’
Confirmed cases of norovirus are currently 66% higher than the five-year average before the pandemic, the UK Health Protection Agency has warned. Most outbreaks seen in recent weeks are in care homes, the figures show, with cases in the over-65s at the highest level in over 10 years. The figures have prompted public health officials... Read moreThe post Norovirus cases ‘highest seen this time of year in over a decade’ appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
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Norovirus Cases Are on the Upswing, CDC Says
There were 225 norovirus outbreaks reported to the CDC between Aug. 1, 2022, and Jan. 8, 2023, compared to 172 outbreaks during the same period the previous season, according to CDC data. (Source: WebMD Health)
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Norovirus cases increase significantly in England, UKHSA (published 9th February 2023)
National surveillance data shows laboratory reports of the virus are 66% higher than average at this time of year. Biggest increase has been seen in age ≥65 years. In response, UKHSA is reminding the public of the actions that they can take to reduce the spread of norovirus. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
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Norovirus cases rise 'significantly' in England - five ways to reduce the spread now
Major outbreaks of norovirus are occurring across England, the UK Health Security Agency has warned. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - February 9, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Have YOU caught the stomach flu recently? Cases are rising across the US
Norovirus infections are normally mild, but there are fears they could take off this year after lockdowns robbed many US children of necessary immunity to fight the virus off. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hospital cases of norovirus have risen by nearly a tenth - 'Main' symptoms to spot
New figures suggest the cases of norovirus have surpassed pre-Covid levels. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - January 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Norovirus warning in NHS: Health bosses fear rocketing cases could cripple hospitals
People suffering from vomiting and diarrhoea took up 371 beds per day, on average, in hospitals across England last week - twice as high as levels seen at the same time last year. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
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Norovirus cases found in Kerala. Here's all about this highly-contagious disease, its symptoms, how to prevent
Norovirus, previously known as Norwalk virus, was first identified during an outbreak of gastroenteritis in Norwalk in 1929. Gastroenteritis illness due to this virus was initially described as “winter vomiting disease” due to its seasonal emergence in winters. It is a highly contagious virus that is also known as the "stomach flu". (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 23, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Warning over post-Covid norovirus boom: Cases of winter virus are 10% above pre-pandemic levels
There were 364 outbreaks of the virus reported in the final two weeks of 2022, the UK Health Security Agency confirmed. Experts warn the unusually bad norovirus season is only going to get worse. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - January 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
HilleVax, Boston ’s biggest IPO of 2022, wants to end common norovirus effect
Just nine IPOs were recorded among Boston-area companies in 2022, after more than two dozen went public in 2021. In fact, 10 IPOs last year raised more money than this year's largest, HilleVax. Here's the infection Hillevax hopes to tackle. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Physician Practices headlines - December 30, 2022 Category: American Health Authors: Grant Welker Source Type: news
CDC investigating multistate outbreak of norovirus stemming from raw Texas oysters
Eight states are among those impacted by an outbreak of norovirus linked to raw oysters from Texas, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Along with the Lone Star state, others include Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina and Tennessee. The…#cdc #centersfordiseasecontrolandpreventi #florida #georgia #tx #galvestonbay #northcarolina #galveston #foodanddrugadministration #mississippi (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 19, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CDC: Norovirus Outbreak Linked To Raw Oysters From Texas, At Least 211 Ill
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has ordered a recall of oysters that have gone to at least eight different states. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
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Oysters sold at Publix, other stores in Florida linked to nationwide norovirus outbreak
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that is investigating a new outbreak of norovirus linked to raw oysters sold in Florida and seven other states. An updated CDC outbreak advisory said as of Thursday, 211 norovirus cases have been reported across Florida,…#georgia #globaltradeitemnumber #centersfordiseasecontrolandpreventi #publixgreenwise #tampa #tx1 #tennessee #fla #fda #cdc (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - December 18, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Acute GI Illness Associated With a Splash Pad in Wildlife Park Acute GI Illness Associated With a Splash Pad in Wildlife Park
Outbreaks of shigellosis and norovirus traced to a splash pad in a wildlife park highlight the need for public health codes to regulate these water features, which are often not inspected.Morbidity & Mortality Weekly Report (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - October 21, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Public Health & Prevention Journal Article Source Type: news
