Doctors say norovirus cases are on the rise. What to know and how to avoid it
Commonly called the "stomach flu," norovirus is a contagious infection that can cause inflammation of the stomach.
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Commonly called the "stomach flu," norovirus is a contagious infection that can cause inflammation of the stomach.
The Wyandotte Public Schools district says classes at Wilson Middle School will resume on Thursday after officials closed the school due to a "potential norovirus outbreak."
A lot of people have been sick in Michigan this winter – and there's more than one illness going around.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the U.S.
The group is pushing a new campaign called, "Say No to Norovirus," and restaurants all across the state can request free cleanup kits.
Here's what you need to know as norovirus activity increases in the winter.
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Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping.
"For some people, if you have underlying health issues, it can be quite serious."
The flu virus is losing steam in metro Detroit, but another virus is on the rise.
Health officials say there's been a reported increase in stomach illness over the past week in Michigan.
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How do you know you have it?
A professional cleaning company is on-site at Annapolis High school in Dearborn Heights after nearly 200 students and teachers got sick forcing the school to cancel classes.
A high school in Dearborn Heights is closed Friday morning after 200 students and staff have been sickened in a suspected norovirus outbreak.
The St. Clair County Health Department says at least 30 residents, staff and visitors became ill in the past week at a senior living center.
Wayne County Public Health officials have confirmed that norovirus was responsible for sickening as many as 100 players and other attendees at a youth state hockey tournament in Taylor.
Norovirus is suspected to be the cause of an outbreak at Taylor Sportsplex - where dozens of people suffered from symptoms of a stomach illness.
The county has experienced a significant gastroenteritis outbreak recently, health officials said. It spreads easily through places like schools, hospitals, nursing homes and shopping centers.
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Commonly called the "stomach flu," norovirus is a contagious infection that can cause inflammation of the stomach.
The Wyandotte Public Schools district says classes at Wilson Middle School will resume on Thursday after officials closed the school due to a "potential norovirus outbreak."
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