Ohio’s Towslee Elementary School teachers got an extra surprise from a Teacher Appreciation week luncheon in early May. After the luncheon on May 7, more than a dozen teachers became ill with norovirus. Since then, the Brunswick City School District has closed all of its schools to halt the spread of the virus- that’s more [...]
Patrons who ate at the High Hampton Inn restaurant in Cashiers, N.C., between April 26 and 29, or May 1, 2013, may be at risk for Hepatitis A exposure. An employee from the restaurant has tested positive for Hepatitis A. The Jackson County Health department is asking anyone who may have been exposed to contact [...]
Customers who ate at Papa Murphy’s pizza restaurant in Chubbuck, Idaho, on April 19-21 may have been exposed to Hepatitis A, and are at risk for illness if they have not had the vaccine and ate uncooked food at the restaurant (including salads and toppings). These persons should obtain the vaccine or immune globulin immediately. [...]
Things are still active in the world of food borne viruses this season, in spite of the advent of spring. There are outbreaks to report and updates on outbreaks already reported, and European hospitals are still battling with norovirus and closing wards. Rather than overwhelm you with a lengthy report, you can see a quick [...]
A dance competition last week at TCU Place in Saskatoon saw an outbreak of norovirus. Up to 500 of the approximately 1000 people present became ill with gastrointestinal symptoms. Both dancers and their families were affected. Some of the dancers are slated to compete at another event and there is concern that the virus could [...]
It’s been such a busy season for norovirus that Hepatitis A has not gotten much attention, but that doesn’t mean it hasn’t been active. Check out this recent post on the Barfblog about a Hepatitis A outbreak in Sweden that has sickened more than 20 people since December, and has been tentatively linked to the [...]
North Muskegon Public Schools in Michigan closed down for the remainder of this week after about 100 students were sickened with norovirus on Wednesday. More than 30 students called in sick with norovirus symptoms and another 35 fell ill at school by lunchtime, mostly elementary school students. The elementary, middle, and high school are connected [...]
Norovirus is still going strong, in spite of the arrival of spring. Outbreaks of the virus peak during the winter months, but can occur any time of the year. The month of March was full of reminders that this illness is not limited to the chilliest season. Outbreaks were regularly reported at schools, hospitals, restaurants, [...]
Royal Caribbean’s Vision of the Seas experienced a norovirus outbreak on its recent 11-day cruise. The outbreak affected over 100 of the almost 2000 guests and several crew members, which is just over 5% of those onboard. Those ill were treated with over the counter medications. The ship docked in Port Everglades last Friday at [...]
UPDATE: Test results have confirmed that norovirus is responsible for at least some of the illnesses reported at UNC. The outbreak is considered to have occurred between February 27 and March 1, with 85 reported cases of gastrointestinal illness. 3 of 5 samples tested were positive for norovirus. Surveys have not revealed a link to [...]