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 outbreaks 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.
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The Minnesota Department of Health has logged 40 cases of the virus, known as “stomach flu,” in December so far.
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.
MDH Reporting Rise in Norovirus Cases Across Minnesota
The Minnesota Department of Health says there have been more than 40 outbreaks of norovirus reported across the state so far this December.
Norovirus cases double in Minnesota amidst holidays
Fair warning, the symptoms of norovirus are not dinner table friendly if you're in the middle of a Christmas meal.
Norovirus cases in MN nearly double this December ahead of holiday season: MDH
What we know: The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) said on Monday it has recorded more than 40 outbreaks of norovirus so far this December, which is nearly twice the typical number for this time of year, according to a press release.
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.
Norovirus and the holidays
Doctors are seeing an uptick of reports of norovirus symptoms this holiday season. It is especially surprising that one of the first federal agencies to come under scrutiny from the incoming administration is one that has returned billions of dollars to many of the same consumers who were counting on leaders in Washington to look out for their wallets.
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Minnesota reports more than 40 outbreaks of norovirus in December
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