Ohio Department of Health director Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff has cautioned Ohioans to continue to take these illnesses seriously.
Also known as the "stomach bug" or "stomach flu," norovirus causes acute gastroenteritis, the CDC said, inflaming the stomach ...
Since the holidays, there's been an uptick in cases of flu and other viruses in the region, health officials say.
Regarding avian influenza, while there have been outbreaks in poultry farms and flocks, there have been no reported human cases in Ohio. However, the doctor cautioned that people should avoid contact ...
The virus spreads easily and quickly through contaminated food and water. Cases often spike each year as people gather with family and friends during the holidays.
Illinois had at least 103 outbreaks of the stomach bug norovirus in November and December – a dramatic increase from previous ...
And CDC data collected prior to January from states including Ohio shows that norovirus has already caused nearly 500 ...
The CDC says you can still spread norovirus symptoms two weeks after you feel better, and products like Lysol won’t cut it.
"We do see an increase of norovirus activity during the winter months," said Berber. "We are seeing it regionally." Health leaders say norovirus outbreaks can happen throughout the year but are most ...
There are hygiene tips to reduce the likelihood of getting sick. Public health officials are warning that the U.S. could be ...