November 14th, 2008 laurie
WKOW reports that University Health officials have confirmed three new cases of norovirus on campus, bringing the total number of students infected so far to 48.
Campus officials say they’re still taking precautionary measures, including extensive cleaning, and reminding everyone to wash their hands. Students are concerned the norovirus could become more than a dorm problem.
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April 23rd, 2008 joshua
At least 432 people are reportedly suffering from a food poisoning outbreak at a restaurant near Kent State University, according to a report from WKYC-TV.
The sickened patrons all ate at Chipotle Mexican Grill in Kent, Ohio. Kent health officials took food and biological samples from sick customers of the restaurant to the Ohio Department of […]
April 4th, 2008 amy
Manchester, Connecticut, health officials say norovirus is likely to blame for the illnesses contracted from the Adams Mill Restaurant on Saturday. More than two dozen college students became ill after attending a banquet at the Adams Mill hosted by a University of Connecticut sorority.
The health department reports that the restaurant voluntarily closed for the day […]
March 21st, 2008 amy
As many as 143 people fell ill following stays at Six Flags Great Escape Lodge & Indoor Waterpark last weekend, the New York Department of Health said yesterday. Officials believe that Norovirus is the cause of gastrointestinal sickness at the park. It’s spread from person to person contact, generally through water or food.
The first illnesses […]
March 20th, 2008 amy
The Salt Lake Valley Health Department is working hard to prevent a norovirus outbreak in area nursing homes after learning there are an increased number of folks suffering from symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Beginning today, Salt Lake health officials stared meeting with 150 administrators of long-term care facilities in order to offer educational […]
December 31st, 2007 amy
The FDA is warning consumers not to eat raw oysters harvested from West Karako Bay, a section of Growing Area 3 in Louisiana. These oysters, harvested from Dec. 3 through Dec. 21, may be contaminated with norovirus.
FDA has received reports of norovirus infection in seven individuals who ate raw oysters on Dec. 13 at a […]
