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Information about Norovirus

The Health Department continues to receive reports of gastrointestinal illness circulating in the community.  Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain.  The symptoms are usually gone after 24-48 hours.

Gastrointestinal illness caused by norovirus is common.  Norovirus is contagious. It spreads easily in enclosed areas where people congregate. 

People cleaning up after someone who has been sick with norovirus should take precautions to avoid becoming sick themselves.  Wear gloves and a mask.  Disinfect the contaminated area.

Here is a link to a fact sheet about norovirus:
Norovirus information.

For more information about norovirus go to http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/gastro/norovirus-qa.htm.

Please direct any questions, or report cases consistent with norovirus, to the Ingham County Health Dept Disease Control Office at 887-4308.

Friday, September 04, 2009, dp_estill