Norovirus

2022 - 5 - 18

Investigators search for culprit behind norovirus outbreak in B.C. ... (CBC.ca)

Norovirus contamination in B.C.'s most productive oyster growing region has become a regular occurrence, setting back the industry's international ...

Retailers and restaurants have to retain the tag for 90 days in case of a reported illness and subsequent investigation. It's possible there's been a commercial vessel discharge, but that doesn't explain everything," McIntyre said of this year's outbreak which is still under investigation. Transport Canada can enforce the dumping regulations with everything from verbal warnings to summary convictions. The department has produced pamphlets encouraging all vessel operators to follow the law. But a finding of low or zero levels of E. coli doesn't mean there isn't norovirus clinging to the oyster. "Well, it's difficult," McIntyre said of getting 100 per cent compliance with existing regulations for disposing of sewage. The BCCDC says station operators contacted for its investigation said commercial vessels rarely if ever used them. The pathogen that makes people sick is spread through human feces and vomit. But testing the oysters themselves for norovirus isn't practical. The outbreak frustrated an expected recovery after oyster sales plummeted during the pandemic. While a gram of human waste about the size of a quarter of a teaspoon can contain up to 10 billion norovirus particles, it takes as few as 10 particles to cause illness. But that romance comes with risk when an oyster's draw is eating it raw.

Health Dept. advising camp attendees to seek medical attention (WSAZ-TV)

SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) - The Scioto County Health Department is sending out a warning to anyone who attended the Camporee at Camp Molly Lauman in ...

SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) -- The Scioto County Health Department is sending out a warning to anyone who attended the Camporee at Camp Molly Lauman in Lucasville from Friday, May 13 to Sunday, May 15. Health officials said Tuesday anyone who was at the Camporee at Camp Molly Lauman in Lucasville from Friday, May 13 to Sunday, May 15 and is now suffering from symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhea, headaches or chills should seek medical attention. SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) -- Epidemiologists with the Scioto County Health Department now suspect Norovirus is what caused more than 100 people who attended a camp to become ill.

Officials suspect 100+ sick due to Norovirus (WDTV)

UPDATE: 05/18/2022 @ 12:00 P.M.. SCIOTO COUNTY, Ohio (WSAZ) -- Epidemiologists with the Scioto County Health Department now suspect Norovirus is what caused ...

Norovirus suspected cause of sickness at Scioto County camp (10TV)

The norovirus is highly contagious and causes stomach inflammation, leading to diarrhea vomiting and stomach pain, according to the CDC. Author: 10TV Web Staff.

2 hospitalized, 112 infected by illness at local camp - Portsmouth ... (Portsmouth Daily Times)

SCIOTO — More than 110 individuals who attended a Girl Scout camp in Lucasville have fallen ill with what is believed to be the Norovirus, according.

“We are asking those that attended the camp whether ill or not to call or email me,” Dargavell said. “Those who have fallen ill seem to have in common that they drank water and or lemonade at the camp.” On Tuesday, the Scioto County Health Department sent out a health alert warning participants who attended Camporee at Camp Molly Lauman in Lucasville to seek medical attention if they were not feeling well.

UPDATE: Norovirus 'suspected' cause of illness after camp (WOWK 13 News)

Editor's Note: WOWK 13 News was originally told this event was not a Girl Scouts event, but was an event run by volunteers at the Girl Scouts-owned Camp ...

Official: More than 100 sick after outbreak at 'camporee' event in ... (ABC6OnYourSide.com)

More than 100 people are now sick after an outbreak at a Girl Scout “camporee” in Scioto County, Ohio, including two children hospitalized, a county health ...

Dargavell said they believe the illness may be norovirus. Additionally, those who may be in close contact with someone who attended the camp are recommended to practice proper hand hygiene, wash fruits and vegetables and cook seafood thoroughly, avoid preparing food for others if they are sick, clean and disinfect surfaces and wash laundry thoroughly. Officials said they believe the common factor between all those who have fallen ill is that they drank water and/or lemonade at the camp.