Norovirus cases on rise in Minnesota, health officials say

Norovirus cases on the rise in Minnesota, health officials say
Minnesota health officials are warning of an outbreak of a highly contagious illness: norovirus. The Minnesota Department of Health is reporting 40 cases of norovirus, otherwise known as the stomach flu.
Minnesota health officials warn of rising number of norovirus outbreaks
The department defines an outbreak as an incident in which two or more persons experience a similar illness after a common exposure.
Over 40 norovirus outbreaks reported in Minnesota this month
Minnesota health officials are warning of an increase in norovirus cases amidst holiday gatherings. The Minnesota Department of Health on Monday said over 40 outbreaks of the stomach virus have been reported this month, which is almost twice the usual number.
Health officials say Minnesota is seeing more outbreaks of norovirus than usual
ST. PAUL, Minn. – So far in December, over 40 outbreaks of norovirus have been reported in Minnesota. The state’s Department of Health (MDH) says that is almost twice the usual number.
Minnesota reports more than 40 outbreaks of norovirus in December
The has received more than 40 reports of norovirus outbreaks so far this December, almost twice the usual number. The department as an incident in which two or more persons experience a similar illness after a common exposure.
Minnesota sees rise in Norovirus outbreaks. What is it, symptoms, prevention, and treatment
Minnesota is facing a significant increase in norovirus outbreaks this December. The Minnesota Department of Health has reported over 40 outbreaks, nearly doubling the usual number. Norovirus is highly contagious and the leading cause of foodborne illnesses in the state.
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