To Get College Students To Wash Hands Requires Proper Tools, Attention-getting Tactics Sep 9, 2009
What was thought to have been norovirus sickened nearly 340 students at the University of Guelph in Canada ... 5, 2008) Recent outbreaks of norovirus -- also known as stomach flu -- indicate the highly contagious, fast-moving virus is again a public health concern. (Science Daily)
Passenger blamed for cruise bug Sep 9, 2009
At least 82 people on The Balmoral, which was heading for the Isle of Mull, have the suspected norovirus bug. Owners Fred Olsen Cruise Lines said a woman passenger who boarded the ship at Dover on Saturday was believed to be the source of the outbreak. (BBC News -- UK)
Cruise liner hit by vomiting bug Sep 8, 2009
There are 20 suspected cases of norovirus on the liner ... There are 18 suspected cases of norovirus among the 1,200 passengers of the Balmoral cruise liner and two cases among the crew ... Two months ago there was anger when about 400 passengers on board the Marco Polo, operated by Transocean, were struck down by norovirus. (BBC News -- UK)
On-campus Restaurants Clean Up After Violations Sep 1, 2009
Health Violations at ARAMARK Facilities ODonovan Hall, which was ordered closed by the DOH on Oct. 1, 2008, after a norovirus outbreak, was cited for eight critical and eight non-critical violations on Feb. 2 of this year. Inspectors found food at the stir-fry station, salad bar, hot food stations and walk-in refrigerator stored at improper temperatures, as well as a dishwasher that did not heat water enough on the final rinse, along with other violations. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
University Prepares Campus for Potential H1N1 Cases Aug 31, 2009
I think that swine flu has the potential to be as chaotic as the norovirus scare last year, so Im thankful that Georgetown is addressing this early, she said. Post New Comment. (The Hoya, Washington DC)
Tobacco Plants Yield First Vaccine For Dreaded 'Cruise Ship Virus' Aug 25, 2009
24, 2009) Scientists have used a new vaccine production technology to develop a vaccine for norovirus, a dreaded cause of diarrhea and vomiting that may be the second most common viral infection in the United States after the flu ... Researchers are enlisting plants in the battle against norovirus, swine flu, bird flu, and other leading infectious diseases ... Noroviruses are always mutating, making it a moving target for vaccine developers. (Science Daily)
Tobacco Might Produce Vaccine for Stomach Virus Aug 20, 2009
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Tobacco plants might yield a cheap and easy-to-administer vaccine against a pesky stomach virus called norovirus, U.S. researchers reported on Tuesday. They found a way to make tobacco produce a protein that can be used to make a nasal vaccine against norovirus, which causes diarrhea and vomiting, especially on cruise ships, in restaurants, schools and on military bases ... The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 23 million cases a year of acute... (MEDLINEplus)
Back to School - When to Keep Your ... Aug 20, 2009
The rhinovirus, norovirus, strep throat, and the flu are examples of microbial infections that can easily spread from person-to-person. Sending a sick child to school is a school-wide invitation to getting sick. (Suite101.com)
Tobacco Fights 'Cruise Ship Virus' Aug 20, 2009
Norovirus Spreads Quickly In Crowds ... Scientists have used a new technology to develop a vaccine for norovirus, a cause of diarrhea and vomiting: They have tobacco plants grow the vaccine, according to a news release from the American Chemical Society ... Norovirus, sometimes called the "cruise ship virus," can spread quickly through passenger liners, schools, offices and military bases. (KIRO TV, WA)
'Green' vaccine for vomiting bug Aug 20, 2009
The norovirus stomach bug is highly contagious and can rapidly sweep through 'close-knit' environments like hospitals, schools and cruise ships ... A number of research teams have been looking at developing a norovirus vaccine ... There are several vaccines for norovirus in development but all are probably several years away from being in general use. (BBC News -- Health)
Still flying high - Fat Duck retains top restaurant billing Aug 19, 2009
Tests later revealed the norovirus was to blame, which causes sudden vomiting ... Norovirus, known as the winter vomiting disease, is the most common cause of stomach bugs in the UK and is easily transmitted from one person to another, or through contaminated food or drink, surfaces or objects. (BBC News -- UK)
Illnesses prompt health inspections: After 22 fall ill, probe at DoubleTree Hotel finds critical violations in kitchen Aug 7, 2009
Test results of one specimen submitted by a single patient have ruled out norovirus, leading health officials to suspect a toxin-producing organism, such as staph. The bacteria could have resulted from problems with food-handling practices, Leahy said, particularly in food that is stored outside of the recommended temperature zones. (Missoulian, MT)
Dozens Sickened After Swims In Kitsap County Lakes Aug 7, 2009
Health officials are awaiting test results that may tell them if norovirus, a common intestinal virus, is involved. Copyright 2009 by. (KIRO TV, WA)
About 30 fall ill in Kitsap County, Wash. Aug 6, 2009
Now the health officials are awaiting test results that may tell them if norovirus, a common intestinal virus, is involved. Information from: Kitsap Sun, http://www. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Ambulances get new decontamination device Aug 4, 2009
99 percent of contaminants, including staphylococcus, flu virus, norovirus and toxic mold. The germ killer in the mist is ammonium chloride in several forms. (Florida Today)
7 ways doctors stay healthy on vacation Aug 1, 2009
Colds and flus"Cold and flu viruses can live on surfaces for anywhere from a few hours to a few days. Norovirus (a.k.a. stomach flu, with symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting) can survive on surfaces for two to four weeks. You can reduce your risk of getting ill by 30 to 50 percent with frequent hand washing. Use alcohol gel hand sanitizers, if you can't always get to a sink with soap while traveling. When purchasing gels, look for bottles that say 'sanitizer'because that label is... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Many private, rural wells in Wisconsin not tested for contamination Jul 27, 2009
Eventually, the illnesses were traced to norovirus from a leaking septic tank. The restaurant repaired a leaking valve on the septic tank, and the water now tests safe. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Norovirus andother common illnesses Jul 18, 2009
Norovirus, Montezumas revenge, other pitfalls that can plague travelers ... Case in the point, the dreaded norovirus, which has incapacitated an onboard party on more than a few cruise ships in recent years and, unfortunately, has no hard and fast measures for prevention and treatment ... Kristyn Wilson, a media relations manager in Ohio, was aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in 2006 when the norovirus broke out. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Virus passengers win refund Jul 11, 2009
The Marco Polo spent three days at Invergordon on the Cromarty Firth after about 400 passengers and crew took ill with norovirus ... Several other passengers required hospital treatment as norovirus spread throughout the ship. (BBC News -- UK)
Cruise passengers want refund Jul 10, 2009
The Marco Polo was berthed at Invergordon on the Cromarty Firth for three days after hundreds of passengers and crew became ill with norovirus. More than 600 passengers remain on board the ship which sailed for Tilbury in Essex at 2010 BST on Thursday. (BBC News -- UK)
Bug liner passengers head home Jul 9, 2009
NHS Highland said 400 people have been assessed after becoming unwell, and the health board is awaiting results of tests to confirm whether the outbreak is the winter vomiting bug norovirus. Six people have been taken to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. (BBC News -- UK)
76 get norovirus aboard German cruise ship Jul 8, 2009
Andrew Hamilton / APSeventy-six people, including paying passengers and crew, were infected with norovirus aboard the Transocean Tours-operated cruise liner Marco Polo ... BERLIN - A German cruise ship operator says at least 76 people on a ship off the coast of Scotland have been infected with norovirus ... Norovirus is in a family of viruses that are spread from person to person and cause flu-like systems. (MSNBC -- International)
Bug probe after man dies on liner Jul 7, 2009
Doctors have said about 150 people on board the Marco Polo are showing symptoms of the norovirus and two are being treated in hospital ... He apparently suffered a heart attack but it is not yet clear whether he was suffering from the norovirus. (BBC News -- UK)
150 people fall ill on virus-struck cruise ship in Scotland... Jul 7, 2009
About 150 people have fallen ill aboard a cruise ship berthed in Scotland following a suspected outbreak of the vomit-inducing norovirus, health officials said Monday ... "NHS Highland can confirm that around 150 people on board a cruise ship docked at Invergordon have become unwell with suspected norovirus," he said ... "The Marco Polo docked today. This evening two people have been admitted to Raigmore Hospital who are showing symptoms of norovirus.". (The Drudge Report)
Keeping the sickness out of the Splash Park Jun 30, 2009
The most commonly reported RWI is diarrhea, which can be caused by crypto (short for cryptosporidium), giardia, shigella, norovirus and E. coli. While chlorine kills most of the germs that make people sick, it takes time. (Rexburg Standard Journal, ID)
Keeping Kids Safe At Summer Camp Jun 25, 2009
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Norovirus vaccine near, researchers say Jun 22, 2009
Hundreds of Boston residents and some Boston University students who ended up in the emergency room with the norovirus this winter may take comfort in a recent research breakthrough that may help prevent them from getting infected next year. The first isolated lab culture of the norovirus human strain, often responsible for causing stomach flu, was produced by researchers from Arizona University, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Tulane University and the University of Arizona ... Tulane... (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
Judge: Lawsuit against Six Flags' Great Escape can proceed Jun 19, 2009
The lawsuit contends nearly 600 people contracted norovirus at the park in March 2008 due to unsanitary conditions in the indoor water park s restaurants and other facilities. Norovirus is highly contagious and causes sudden gastro-intestinal problems such as nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Back To Normal For Arlington School Hit By Illness May 19, 2009
Many had been sick with nausea and stomach cramps from an outbreak of norovirus. Copyright 2009 by. (KIRO TV, WA)
School Remains Open Despite 100 Norovirus Cases May 15, 2009
-- An Arlington elementary school is staying open despite a big percentage of its students are out sick with norovirus. The Snohomish County Health Department confirmed the illness that sickened students of Eagle Creek Elementary was norovirus after more than 100 children called in sick ... Symptoms of a norovirus infection include nausea, abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea and a low-grade fever. (KIRO TV, WA)
Pet Therapy Dogs May Carry MRSA And Clostridium Difficile Between Patients May 9, 2009
Even transient contamination presents a new avenue for transmission, not only for the pathogens evaluated in the study, but potentially for others such as influenza and norovirus. The authors conclude that in order to contain the transmission of pathogens through contact with pet therapy animals, all patients and handlers should follow recommended hand sanitation procedures; as for the dogs, perhaps it's time they learn how to clean themselves after contact with humans. (Science Daily)
BioResolve Is The First Company To Offer DNA Testing In Response to Swine Influenza Epidemic May 8, 2009
The second step involves a DNA testing service that looks at key DNA site to evaluate an individual's general immune system quality, potential genetic complication determined by DNA, genetic predispositions to aggravating factors, as well as it's innate resistance or vulnerabilities to a wide range of including; influenza, malaria, HIV resistance, susceptibility to SARS, hepatitis, norovirus resistance, etc. The result of this service is a complete profile description of an individual's... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Food Safety and Your Health May 3, 2009
This type of contamination is also responsible for the most common form of food borne illness, the Norovirus ... Spread through the stool of an infected person, Norovirus causes severe gastrointestinal upset. (Suite101.com)
3 local preschools close amid swine flu scare May 2, 2009
The Public Health Department attributed the children's symptoms to Norovirus -- a more common and very contagious, but less serious, illness. Dr. Michael Mac Lean, Kings County's health officer, said Friday that confirmed cases of swine flu are "not rising like you would expect if it was a pandemic." Mac Lean explained that its growth has been linear, and not explosive, at least so far. (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Swine flu spreads, causing school closures May 1, 2009
" Population density? Posted by A Palo Alto parent, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, 8 hours agoYou don't have to wipe your nose on your sleeve, just sneeze into it. Kleenexes and handkerchiefs (if you don't share them) are still ok for blowing ze nose. Posted by OhlonePar, a resident of the Duveneck/St. Francis neighborhood, 7 hours agoMaybe we need little Kleenex holders that fit over our elbows . . . Posted by Jim, a resident of the South of Midtown neighborhood, 7 hours... (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Man, 78, dies after diarrhoea outbreak Apr 29, 2009
Preliminary test results showed the bug was not salmonella, rotavirus or norovirus. Further tests will be carried out today to determine the source. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Cruise lines cancel Mexico stops... Apr 29, 2009
He compared the swine flu to the norovirus, which causes stomach problems and has sickened hundreds of passengers on cruise ships in recent years. "You've got to wash your hands and really be diligent about that," Fleming said. (The Drudge Report)
Mystery Illnesses Sack NY Schools... Apr 18, 2009
Hundreds Sickened By Norovirus At Horace Greeley High In Chappaqua; Dozens Taken Ill At Amityville School ... The Health Department says it's the pesky norovirus, which causes nausea vomiting and diarrhea. (The Drudge Report)
Officials: Norovirus sent MSU students to hospital Apr 3, 2009
EAST LANSING (AP) Michigan State University and local health officials say the highly contagious norovirus sickened nearly 30 students and prompted the school to close a dining hall and yank produce from other dining halls ... Norovirus is part of a family of viruses that are spread person-to-person and cause flu-like symptoms including nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach cramping. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Wellesley's Babson College reopens after virus shuts down school Apr 2, 2009
The gastrointestinal illness was likely caused by the norovirus, Babson College and Wellesley health officials said ... A week ago, if you asked me whether having a norovirus on campus would be a community building activity, I would have laughed, Dean of Students Betsy Newman said ... Are you concerned about catching the norovirus. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Babson College norovirus cases drop Apr 2, 2009
Efforts to quell the spread of a norovirus on the Babson College campus seem to be working, as reported cases of the illness have decreased since the school closed on Saturday ... This brought the total number of students and faculty afflicted by the norovirus to 111 ... Noroviruses are a group of viruses that cause the stomach flu, or gastroenteritis in people, according to the Centers for Disease Control Web site. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
BU students evacuated after dorm oil spill Apr 1, 2009
WELLESLEY Babson outbreak of norovirus subsides An outbreak of vomiting and diarrhea at Babson College appears to be slowing significantly, state disease trackers reported yesterday. The college in Wellesley closed its campus Saturday after more than 100 students fell ill with a gastrointestinal ailment believed to be caused by norovirus, a ferocious germ that spreads quickly ... While norovirus can provoke decidedly unpleasant symptoms, it rarely causes significant health problems. (Boston Globe)
What is norovirus? How Contagious is it? Can it be fatal? Apr 1, 2009
A Massachusetts college closes down after over 100 students fall ill with norovirus infections ... NASTY NOROVIRUS: Virus particles like these are responsible for sickening 23 million people in the U.S. every yearGrahamColm via Wikimedia Commons ... Dennis Hanno, Babson's undergraduate dean, says that 131 students have visited the school's health services clinic since Wednesday complaining of nausea, vomiting and all symptoms associated with norovirus, a group of viruses formerly known as. (Scientific American)
Stomach flu closes Massachusetts college Apr 1, 2009
State Department of Health spokesman Tom Lyons says the norovirus is "miserable" but isn't life threatening. He says most people get better after a few days. (WWLTV.com, LA)
Norovirus caused outbreak at Catoosa elementary school Apr 1, 2009
The virus that recently kept more than 100 students and several teachers at Battlefield Elementary from school was a norovirus, which can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Norovirus, also known as Norwalk-Like virus, is a group of viruses that cause gastroenenteritis or inflammation of the stomach and intestines, according to a news release from the Catoosa County Health Department ... Preventative measures for avoiding norovirus include. (Catoosa County News, GA)
200 pupils reported sick at Pa. school Mar 29, 2009
State health officials suggest that a norovirus or stomach flu may be running through the school. Only 25 students were absent Thursday. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Babson College closed due to norovirus cases Mar 29, 2009
WELLESLEY - Babson College was closed at 5 p.m. yesterday due to an outbreak of the norovirus gastrointestinal illness ... The symptoms of the norovirus include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. (Boston Globe)
Likely novovirus outbreak closes Babson Mar 29, 2009
Babson College yesterday closed its campus until Wednesday morning because of a likely norovirus outbreak ... The department says there has been a particularly high number of reported norovirus outbreaks this winter, including more than 60 at long-term-care facilities and hospitals. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Fat Duck's Blumenthal Blames Closure on Norovirus, Hospitality Reports Mar 22, 2009
Norovirus, which triggers vomiting and diarrhea, was the only potential cause found for the outbreak after an extensive investigation including 200 tests on food processes, checks of all restaurant workers, and 80 swabs of the environment, Blumenthal told the magazine after arriving in Australia for the. To contact the reporter on this story: in London at. (Bloomberg -- UK)
* World News Quick Take Mar 22, 2009
Blumenthal was quoted by Australias Hospitality magazine as saying several members of staff and customers had tested positive for norovirus, an easily transmitted bug known as winter vomiting disease. UNITED STATES Transgender sentenced. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Fat Duck Staff Carried On Working While Carrying Virus, Health Agency Says Mar 21, 2009
March 20 (Bloomberg) -- Fat Duck staff members may have continued working at the restaurant while infected with the norovirus Winter Vomiting Disease, U.K. health officials said. The Health Protection Agency has detected norovirus infection in six staff and eight diners and weaknesses in how staff sickness was identified and dealt with, the agency said today in an e-mailed statement ... Based on staff interviews, sickness records and samples taken, it is clear that staff worked while still... (Bloomberg -- UK)
What Made the Fat Duck Diners Ill Mar 21, 2009
On Thursday, Blumenthal revealed the likely culprit: the highly contagious Norwalk virus, commonly known as norovirus ... However, Blumenthal said that three staff and five customers have tested positive for norovirus ... Also known as "winter vomiting disease," the illness caused by norovirus comes on suddenly, with symptoms that include nausea, diarrhea and stomach cramping, and sometimes low-grade fevers, chills and muscle ache, all of which normally resolve within three days. (Time.com)
Public Health :Super strong stomach bugs Mar 21, 2009
I just felt sorry for the little girl who most likely had what so many people all across the country were suffering from: the norovirus ... In time, they were lumped together as Norwalk-like and, finally, norovirus ... It is more difficult with the norovirus because there is no such visual. (Pembroke Mariner, MA)
Deadly army jet crash in Ecuador Mar 20, 2009
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Ramblers attack power line plan Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 01:30 GMT, Friday, 20 March 2009. Campaigners have called for alternatives to the plan. (BBC News -- UK)
Maggots may not be miracle healers after all, study suggests Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 00:00 GMT, Friday, 20 March 2009. Maggot therapy hope 'premature. (BBC News -- UK)
Jacobites' march to be recreated Mar 20, 2009
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Credit card scam exposed Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 20:49 GMT, Thursday, 19 March 2009. By Allan Little BBC News. (BBC News -- UK)
Fat Duck illness 'was norovirus' Mar 20, 2009
Fat Duck illness 'was norovirus ... The health scare that led to the closure of Heston Blumenthal's Fat Duck restaurant may have been caused by the norovirus vomiting bug, the chef says ... He said a number of customers and staff "had tested positive for norovirus". (BBC News -- UK)
No charges over assisted suicide Mar 20, 2009
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Is that Ms, Miss? Mar 20, 2009
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Greens to attack Labour's 'lies' Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 00:12 GMT, Friday, 20 March 2009. Greens to attack Labour's 'lies. (BBC News -- UK)
Bomb explosion 'kills Afghan MP' Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 10:05 GMT, Thursday, 19 March 2009. Bomb explosion 'kills Afghan MP. (BBC News -- South Asia)
Maternity units get extra funding Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 17:37 GMT, Thursday, 19 March 2009. The maternity unit at Lagan Valley Hospital had faced closure. (BBC News -- UK)
Hodgson's freedom '11 years late' Mar 20, 2009
Page last updated at 17:00 GMT, Thursday, 19 March 2009. Hodgson's freedom '11 years late. (BBC News -- UK)
