NASTY NOROVIRUS ON THE RISE!

FLU, COVID and RSV aren’t the only diseases surging around the country—experts say they’re also seeing a record number of cases of norovirus, better known as the stomach flu. One reason for the skyrocketing number of cases is that norovirus is incredibly contagious. Another factor is that a new variant of the virus is in circulation, which the CDC says often leads to a 50 percent increase in the number of sufferers. This very unpleasant disease causes diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and nausea. Symptoms usually last from one to three days. A sick person can shed billions of norovirus particles through their vomit and stool and are able to infect others when another person comes into contact with the particles. It can also be transmitted by consuming food or drinks contaminated with the…

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