Rapid spread of Norovirus in Northeastern US: Public health alert issued

Rapid spread of Norovirus in Northeastern US: Public health alert issued

The United States is grappling with a rapidly spreading outbreak of norovirus, particularly in its northeastern region. According to recent data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the three-week average of positive tests for this highly contagious stomach virus has soared to 13.9 percent. Media outlet The Hill highlighted the urgency […]

Norovirus symptoms, transmission, prevention, treatment

Norovirus symptoms, transmission, prevention, treatment

Norovirus is a contagious disease which is the most prevalent cause of acute gastroenteritis in the globe, producing an estimated 685 million cases yearly according to the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Norovirus is a bug which infects people of all ages, and is identical to the diarrhoea causing Rotavirus. The outbreaks of […]