(WWLP) – Covid-19 circumstances are dropping throughout the nation, permitting public well being officers to show their consideration again to another viruses.
Norovirus outbreaks, also called the abdomen flu are on the rise during the last 12 months. From August 2021 by the start of March, the CDC reported 448 norovirus circumstances.
Throughout the identical interval one 12 months in the past, there have been simply 78 reported. Public well being specialists say the comfort of covid-19 management measures could also be contributing to the spike in abdomen flu.
Norovirus is very contagious and spreads from individual to individual by surfaces. The easiest way to keep away from catching it’s good, old style hygiene. Wash your palms and clear your own home’s surfaces repeatedly.
