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New strain of Norovirus hits Minnesota
5:20 PM, Jan 29, 2013
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new strain of an intestinal bug is going around making Minnesotans sick.
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According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the new strain, called the Sydney strain, is now here in Minnesota.
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So first and foremost, wash hands frequently, after using the restroom, before eating or before preparing food. Norovirus is often transmitted via food prepared by someone who hasn't washed their hands properly.
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Smith recommends cleaning surfaces with a mixture of 5 to 25 tablespoons of bleach mixed into one gallon of water.
Norovirus can also live on laundry. So, if the care tags allow, use very hot water and bleach when washing clothing, sheets or towels.
Also, people can be contagious for up to two weeks after symptoms go away...
Full text:
http://www.kare11.com/news/article/1008395/20/New-strain-of-Norovirus-hits-Minnesota
5:20 PM, Jan 29, 2013
ST. PAUL, Minn. - A new strain of an intestinal bug is going around making Minnesotans sick.
...
According to the Minnesota Department of Health, the new strain, called the Sydney strain, is now here in Minnesota.
...
So first and foremost, wash hands frequently, after using the restroom, before eating or before preparing food. Norovirus is often transmitted via food prepared by someone who hasn't washed their hands properly.
...
Smith recommends cleaning surfaces with a mixture of 5 to 25 tablespoons of bleach mixed into one gallon of water.
Norovirus can also live on laundry. So, if the care tags allow, use very hot water and bleach when washing clothing, sheets or towels.
Also, people can be contagious for up to two weeks after symptoms go away...
Full text:
http://www.kare11.com/news/article/1008395/20/New-strain-of-Norovirus-hits-Minnesota