How to stop the spread of norovirus in your home
Norovirus is spreading rapidly, especially among children. Doctors share tips for stopping the spread and staying healthy.
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Norovirus is spreading rapidly, especially among children. Doctors share tips for stopping the spread and staying healthy.
Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, and the best defense is good hygiene and cleaning.
The CDC says a new strain of norovirus now makes up a majority of outbreaks and that could be why it's spreading so quickly. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the U.S.
The measles outbreak in Philadelphia has ended but another virus is surging in the region. Plus, hospitals around the area welcomed babies born on Leap Day. These stories and more in this week's Health Watch from CBS News Philadelphia.
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As of late, the founder and CEO of Ko12 Kids School said fewer students have been coming through the doors.
You might have heard or possibly dealt with it: the stomach bug that is going around. More and more students and teachers have been calling out sick with the norovirus. Eva Anderson reports on how it's impacting schools.
CBS News Philadelphia evening news headlines for Feb. 26, 2024.
People who contact the virus will often experience diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain.
According to the CDC, the northeast region of the U.S., including South Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania, currently has the highest positivity rate for norovirus.
Doctors say an infected person can transmit the virus for days after they're feeling better, potentially even up to two weeks.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
CDC data shows that the number of outbreaks from August through January was higher than the year before.
Chipotle shuttered the restaurant a day earlier for a deep cleaning after customers fell ill with symptoms "consistent with Norovirus," the statement said.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. says it is working with health authorities to understand the cause, but the reported symptoms are consistent with norovirus.
We now know that the stomach illness outbreak at Ursinus College was caused by a norovirus.
A South Jersey couple is trying to de-stress at their summer cottage after a cruise that was actually their second dose of disaster.
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A cruise ship on which hundreds of passengers and crew members fell ill is back in the New Jersey port it departed from last week.
Villa Joseph Marie High School in Northampton Township is closed due to a high percentage of students and faculty with norovirus.
Illnesses, such as the norovirus, typically spread by person to person contact. Contamination of a shared computer keyboard and mouse can contribute to spreading the illness quickly through schools.
It's making the rounds and it's making people miserable. It's norovirus and its victims span the ages from college campuses to long-term care facilities for the elderly as it spreads rapidly, especially among people living in close quarters.
Dozens of students at Rider University were hospitalized Wednesday night and four were taken to the hospital on Thursday, suffering from a gastrointestinal illness.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will come with two noticeable changes — the humidity increase and the few storms that pass by the area.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
Haiti ends a 52-year absence from soccer's biggest stage, sparking excitement among members of the Haitian community throughout South Jersey and beyond.
Multiple people were shot in Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday night, police said.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays scored twice off Jhoan Duran to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2.
A man is in custody after making threatening comments online toward St. Pius X parish in Broomall, Pennsylvania, police say.
Wednesday in the Philadelphia region will come with two noticeable changes — the humidity increase and the few storms that pass by the area.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
Haiti ends a 52-year absence from soccer's biggest stage, sparking excitement among members of the Haitian community throughout South Jersey and beyond.
Billy Schmidt, a student at Penn State, was fatally shot near his South Philadelphia home after someone stole his phone, police said.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
A 45-year-old woman was beaten to death with two bricks in a North Philadelphia alley Sunday morning, police said.
A Bucks County man used the chatbot Grok on X to create more than 30 images of AI-generated child porn, officials said.
The new public safety hub brings Philadelphia police, SEPTA police, Jefferson police and more under one roof to help the agencies coordinate and keep people safe.
After a CBS News Philadelphia investigation exposed the rampant sale of nitrous oxide in Pennsylvania smoke shops, a new law is now in the works.
Multiple people were shot in Trenton, New Jersey, Tuesday night, police said.
Four high school seniors will be awarded scholarships in honor of Danielle Kousoulis, a South Jersey woman who died on 9/11.
The City of Camden ordered EMR Recycling to cease operations after a number of scrap yard fires broke out at the facility.
The body of missing swimmer Carlos Gil-Reyes, known by friends as Carlos Manuel, was recovered from the Delaware River, authorities said.
While many LGBTQ+ couples have historically chosen to live in big cities, more are now moving to the suburbs across the Philadelphia region.
Anticipation grows in Delaware's West African community as the Ivory Coast's national soccer team settles into its Wilmington hotel ahead of the World Cup.
A teenager was arrested after she allegedly stabbed her hairdresser and another person inside a Wilmington hair salon, Delaware State Police said.
Gordon Turner was convicted of murder and other charges after hitting and killing a University of Delaware student with a U-Haul van last year.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Delaware State troopers found the young girl dead in her bedroom after her father allegedly hit her multiple times with a belt.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
A star high school lacrosse player in Delaware is back on the field after a mysterious condition in his jaw turned out to be something much more serious.
Researchers at Penn Medicine say the revolutionary cancer treatment CAR-T therapy may also help patients with kidney failure.
Preliminary research out of Penn Medicine indicates that GLP-1 drugs could prevent breast cancer, but more study is needed.
ChristianaCare Hospital, Aston — Delaware County's first micro-hospital — is expected to treat 15,000 patients annually.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Sportswear brand Mitchell & Ness is opening a new three-story flagship store in Center City Philadelphia.
Caesars Entertainment is being acquired for almost $6 billion by Fertitta, the company that owns Las Vegas' Golden Nugget and chains like Rainforest Cafe and Morton's.
A new website helps visitors and residents check traffic conditions before heading to events in Philadelphia this summer.
PennDOT is replacing a bridge built in 1950 that carries State Road across the Darby Creek, linking Upper Darby and Springfield townships.
SEPTA's South Broad Concourse links 15th/City Hall and Walnut-Locust stations and reopened after being closed for six years.
A police pursuit that started in Philadelphia's Kensington section ended with a car fire along I-95 Friday afternoon, sources said.
SEPTA's board voted to approve its annual service plan Thursday, including the transit authority's first-ever comprehensive bus redesign.
Haiti ends a 52-year absence from soccer's biggest stage, sparking excitement among members of the Haitian community throughout South Jersey and beyond.
Brandon Valenzuela hit a game-winning single in the ninth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays scored twice off Jhoan Duran to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 3-2.
Eagles head coach Nick Sirianni said A.J. Brown had a "good run" in Philadelphia and spoke highly of the team's new receiver room.
A partnership between the Philadelphia Phillies and Nest helps introduce over 20 high school students to careers in the trades.
The Phillies and MLB announced on Tuesday a more than $5 million investment to help make a lasting impact in Philadelphia.
The Godmother of Soul — Philly's own Patti LaBelle — received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the college's Rhythm and RISE celebration.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
"LUZIA" showcases Mexican culture under the Big Top at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks through June 7.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Patti LaBelle said she's "having fun living it down" as the legendary singer marks her 82nd birthday.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Bill Kelly is tracking storms for Wednesday in the Philadelphia region. Here's the latest NEXT Weather forecast.
The Community College of Philadelphia marked its 60th anniversary Tuesday night with a fundraiser featuring student music, art and a visit from one of the city's most celebrated performers.
Dozens of Haitian soccer fans gathered at Stockton University on Tuesday for a rare opportunity to watch Haiti's men's national team train in person as the squad prepares for its return to the FIFA World Cup.
The road was closed for nearly five hours after a tractor-trailer flipped on its side.
At least two people were shot in Trenton on Tuesday night, according to police.