Will norovirus surge early again this year? CDC urges tracking of new strain
The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
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The norovirus strain GII.17 may have disrupted the seasonal pattern of outbreaks.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not specify what type of gastrointestinal illness caused the outbreak, but the victims reported having diarrhea and vomiting.
Dr. Raquel Zemtsov, a physician with UPMC Family Medicine, joined us to talk more about norovirus, its symptoms and how to avoid exposure to it.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the U.S.
Cases of influenza, COVID-19, RSV and norovirus are making the rounds in the aftermath of holiday gatherings.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says norovirus spreads quickly and easily.
At least 200 people have reported they've become ill after several events at the Marriott Hotel in Coraopolis.
Dozens of students are sick with some sort of stomach illness after a high school football banquet at a local hotel.
Pittsburgh Carmalt will be closed on Monday due to a high volume of reports of non-COVID-related illness.
Royal Caribbean's Oasis of the Seas is returning to a Florida port a day early and giving passengers full refunds of their fare after 277 guests and crew members were hit with an outbreak of Norovirus as it sailed to Jamaica.
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The South Butler County School District is trying to contain a norovirus outbreak.
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Health officials are warning of a stomach virus going around lately.
University of Pittsburgh Johnstown officials have cancelled all indoor campus social events for the weekend as they believe a norovirus may be spreading among students.
Leafy greens are good for you, right? They are, if they are well-washed. The CDC has published which foods are most linked to outbreaks, and leading the pack is produce, which causes nearly half the illnesses.
If you're sick with vomiting and diarrhea, it's just a run-of-the-mill norovirus, right? The kind that easily spreads on cruise ships, schools and nursing homes. Well, yes and no.
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Pittsburgh Montessori PreK-8 is closed today while cleaning crews work to disinfect the building after a likely outbreak of norovirus. Officials say a high volume of both staff and students have become ill.
Officials with the Pittsburgh Public Schools District say there will be no class Friday at Pittsburgh Montessori Pre-K through 8 because of a virus outbreak.
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Pennsylvania liquor control enforcement agents say they've stopped an illegal gambling operation in Washington County.
Investigators say it appears DUI was a factor in the Butler County crash that killed a 19-year-old woman and her 22-year-old boyfriend and injured her 17-year-old sister.
A fire in Homestead at two abandoned row homes injured a firefighter and forced four people from the neighboring homes.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
A new program in Pittsburgh is helping address the national EMT shortage.
Pennsylvania liquor control enforcement agents say they've stopped an illegal gambling operation in Washington County.
Investigators say it appears DUI was a factor in the Butler County crash that killed a 19-year-old woman and her 22-year-old boyfriend and injured her 17-year-old sister.
A fire in Homestead at two abandoned row homes injured a firefighter and forced four people from the neighboring homes.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, and two suspected shooters were found dead inside a vehicle nearby, police said.
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Cristopher Sánchez struck out a career-high 13 and earned his second career shutout as the Philadelphia Phillies blanked the Pittsburgh Pirates 6-0.
A popular Washington County farm won't be offering pick-your-own peaches this year.
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The hole left behind by Spirit will hit businesses and rental companies within Arnold Palmer Regional Airport.
The bar served its final pints Sunday night after 43 years in Oakland, near the heart of Pitt's campus.
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport officials are confident they'll be able to replace Spirit Airlines after the airline shut down early Saturday morning.
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The country music superstar will be performing at 1846 Farms in September.
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