New York - Norovirus cases 2012

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2012 News Releases
Department of Health
Michael C. Caldwell, MD, MPH, Commissioner​

February 10, 2012

Increase in Gastrointestinal Illness in Dutchess County

The Dutchess County Department of Health has noted a significant increase in gastrointestinal illnesses within Dutchess County. Symptoms include: vomiting and/or diarrhea (episodes of three or more within a 24 hour period), nausea, malaise or stomach cramps. This outbreak appears to be due to a ?Norovirus-like? virus. Norovirus is typically very contagious and persons can become infected by having direct contact with an ill person, eating or drinking contaminated food or liquids, and/or by touching contaminated surfaces and then placing their hand in their mouth.

The DCDOH is recommending the following to help prevent the spread of infection:

? Wash hands thoroughly and frequently especially after going to the bathroom and before handling food
? Use of gloves should be used when cleaning diarrhea and/or vomit (use of masks is recommended when cleaning vomit)
? People who experience symptoms should not attend work or handle food
? Do not share personal items
? Avoid drinking untreated water
? Cook shellfish thoroughly before eating

In addition, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends using paper towels, not a mop, when cleaning vomit. The surrounding area should be disinfected with a bleach solution of 1/4 cup of household bleach in a gallon of water.

For more information on Norovirus and how to reduce your risk, please visit: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dvrd/revb/gastro/norovirus.htm

http://www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/Health/20775_21129.htm

 

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Re: New York - Norovirus cases 2012

Norovirus blamed for sickening 95 at NY restaurant

March 8, 2012, 8:23 a.m. EST
AP
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) ? Health officials say lab tests have confirmed that norovirus is to blame for sickening scores of people who ate at a Syracuse restaurant late last month.

The Onondaga County Health Department tells Syracuse media outlets that the number of people who reported getting sick after eating at the Twin Trees Too restaurant has risen to 95 as of Wednesday. They suffered food poisoning after dining at the restaurant the last weekend in February. The total includes seven restaurant employees.

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http://www.syracuse.com/newsflash/i...y-restaurant/1ee8dfb4970b4ba496c36ca23f891589