Norovirus, Wildfire and California

Norovirus outbreak reported at shelter for California wildfire evacuees
First came the fires. Then, there was ash and contaminated water. Now, some survivors of the Southern California wildfires are dealing with outbreaks of norovirus and other stomach ailments at a shelter set up to help evacuees.
Norovirus Outbreak Sickens 28 at Calif. Shelter Housing L.A. Fire Evacuees
The virulent illness spreads easily in close quarters, causing diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain An outbreak of norovirus — the virulent, highly contagious stomach illness — has been reported at one of the shelters housing Los Angeles fire evacuees.
Norovirus Outbreak Strikes Pasadena Evacuation Shelter Following Wildfires
Norovirus outbreak strikes evacuees at Pasadena shelter, with three confirmed cases and preventive measures underway.
LA Wildfires Update as Norovirus Outbreak Reported at Shelter
Three people have tested positive for norovirus amid a cluster of 28, the Pasadena Public Health Department said on Friday.
Norovirus outbreak detected at Pasadena evacuation shelter
The Pasadena Public Health Department detected a norovirus at the city's evacuation center. "Women LOVE when you pay attention to this." Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) said statements in President Biden’s farewell speech came much too late in a Thursday statement,
Three confirmed cases of norovirus at fire evacuation shelter
Illness typically lasts for one to three days but people can still be contagious after their symptoms have subsided.
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Norovirus increasing presence across California
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Norovirus outbreaks sweep California
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California sees statewide rise in norovirus levels
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Norovirus: What is it? Who’s at risk? And why won’t hand sanitizers work?
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'Stomach bug' cases surging in the Bay Area in biggest spike in years
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