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By Allison Scott Now that Minnesotans have officially thawed out, it’s time to enjoy all the outdoor fun our state has to offer — hiking trails, lakes, fishing spots, and campsites. But along with the ...
‘Winter bug’ norovirus surges in Minnesota with unusually high number of cases Health care providers are not required by law to report norovirus cases to the state health department, so the ...
Outbreaks of the highly infectious norovirus, which spreads quickly in crowded settings, were three times above average in Minnesota in December.
Minnesota hospitals are experiencing “unprecedented visits” due to a spike in illnesses, including influenza, RSV, COVID-19 and norovirus, according to the Minnesota Hospital Association.
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Why Don’t We Have a Norovirus Vaccine Yet? The creation of a norovirus shot has been particularly elusive in large part due to how the virus evolves, experts said.
The norovirus (commonly known as stomach flu) is surging with levels not seen in more than a decade. Public health officials are warning that we might soon have a “quad-demic” on our hands.
Norovirus numbers in Minnesota remain "higher than usual" and likely will for some time, state health officials said Tuesday.
If you’re unlucky enough to encounter this virus, here’s what you need to know to get through the next few days.
Norovirus cases are surging in the US, the CDC says. Here are the symptoms to look for, plus how long you're contagious for, per an infectious disease doctor.
When do norovirus symptoms appear? People will begin to show symptoms between one to two days after they've been exposed to the virus, according to the Minnesota Department of Health.
However, norovirus illness is not related to the flu. Norovirus causes acute gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach or intestines.