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.
Do employees who come to work with a cold do more harm than good? According to a study, the answer is usually yes.
I'm sure you have noticed how easily infections seem to spread in schools. Here's an easy tip to minimize the risk of your getting sick.
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.
With much of the Philadelphia area seeing the return of the growing season, a freeze warning will remain in effect until 9 a.m for most of the region.
A shooting in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood has left a 13-year-old boy dead and a 14-year-old boy injured Tuesday night, police said.
The two teenage suspects charged with igniting homemade bombs outside Gracie Mansion on NYC's Upper East Side were indicted Tuesday.
Police say at least 27 spent shell casings were recovered in a targeted shooting that left a woman dead and two others wounded in West Philadelphia.
A group of Philadelphia students has a special connection to the Artemis II mission.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
With much of the Philadelphia area seeing the return of the growing season, a freeze warning will remain in effect until 9 a.m for most of the region.
Police say at least 27 spent shell casings were recovered in a targeted shooting that left a woman dead and two others wounded in West Philadelphia.
A shooting in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood has left a 13-year-old boy dead and a 14-year-old boy injured Tuesday night, police said.
The two teenage suspects charged with igniting homemade bombs outside Gracie Mansion on NYC's Upper East Side were indicted Tuesday.
A shooting in Philadelphia's West Oak Lane neighborhood has left a 13-year-old boy dead and a 14-year-old boy injured Tuesday night, police said.
Police say at least 27 spent shell casings were recovered in a targeted shooting that left a woman dead and two others wounded in West Philadelphia.
A group of Philadelphia students has a special connection to the Artemis II mission.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
The American Philosophical Society in Philadelphia has a new exhibit showcasing rare printings of the Declaration of Independence.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
With Memorial Day less than seven weeks away, several shore points are working to replenish their beaches after severe erosion.
"Kidneys Kount" was written by Kendall Brunson, who survived nearly a decade on dialysis before finally receiving a kidney.
Officials say a former surgical technician stole $2.5 million in medical supplies from a Camden hospital and sold them to a wholesale medical supply company in South Carolina.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
An Acme Markets store in Middletown, Delaware, sold the lottery ticket that won the $230.8 million Powerball jackpot.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Police are investigating what they believe to be human remains, including a skull, found in a wooded area in Wilmington this weekend.
TSA officer and union representative LaShanda Palmer says several members are missing car payments and struggling to care for their families.
An exhibit called Revolutionary Botany at the Mütter Museum explores the origins of the American pharmacy and Philly's role.
The Be Still Foundation is hosting a nationwide pickleball tournament during National Parkinson's Awareness Month.
Wawa is recalling four popular 16-ounce drinks sold at a number of stores in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey and Virginia.
Officials said access is an issue for many in Burlington County, home to almost half a million residents.
Ariana Ugarte is among about 500 children who have had kidney transplants at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children in Philadelphia.
Gas prices are climbing, putting a strain on the transportation industry and its workers in the Philadelphia area.
FIFA officials have canceled hundreds of hotel rooms in Philadelphia previously booked for this summer.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is set to reopen Friday after being because of a fire, a spokesperson said.
The Franklin Mall in Northeast Philadelphia is closed until further notice following a fire, a mall security official said.
Move over, Wawa, "there's a new player in town." Customers shed light on Pennsylvania's heated rivalry as Sheetz opened its first store in Montgomery County.
Residents along Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia say speeding cars in the area have been a consistent problem.
Interstate 78 eastbound is back open on Saturday after a plane made an emergency landing.
All TSA security checkpoints at Philadelphia International Airport have reopened after weeks of staffing shortages due to a partial government shutdown.
SEPTA said it has bought 24 used Bombardier Comets railcars from the Montreal public transportation system, Exo.
A plane experiencing a steering issue made an emergency landing at Philadelphia International Airport on Wednesday.
South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley says it is time to move past her Final Four skirmish with UConn coach Geno Auriemma that became the talk of the tournament.
A four-run seventh inning fueled by Bryce Harper and Alec Bohm propelled the Phillies to a come-from-behind win over the San Francisco Giants Monday night.
Stephon Castle had 17 points, 13 assists and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs held on to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 115-102 after losing Victor Wembanyama in the first half due to a left rib contusion.
This is Michigan's second NCAA title in school history, and the win ends a 26-year national championship drought for the Big Ten.
Neumann University is selling bobbleheads of beloved Sister Marguerite O'Beirne to raise money for its athletic department.
Philadelphia's Southeast Asian Market is back for 2026, opening April 4 and returning nearly every weekend through the end of October.
In Center City, Chris' Jazz Cafe draws crowds each Tuesday through Saturday for live performances. But behind the scenes, another kind of performance unfolds each night.
Philadelphia's renowned restaurant scene has scored seven finalists for the 2026 James Beard Foundation Awards in Chicago.
A Las Vegas performer has sued Taylor Swift over the title of her hit album "The Life of a Showgirl," alleging it violates the performer's trademark.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
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.
Get ready for some colder temperatures in the Philadelphia region Wednesday. Here's the NEXT Weather forecast.
The shooting happened on the 7100 block of North 19th Street in West Oak Lane at around 8:45 p.m., according to police.
A 20-year-old woman was shot and killed in what police say was a targeted shooting in West Philadelphia on Tuesday evening.
NASA said that February through April is peak fireball season, and meteors are quite common, but they usually occur over the ocean or unpopulated areas.
Grant Gilmore has the latest NEXT Weather forecast for the Philadelphia region Tuesday night as temps will dip.