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Highly Contagious Stomach Bug Spreading Fast In Northeast: Here's What To Know
A highly contagious stomach bug is spreading nationwide with the highest positivity rate now in the Northeast, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Norovirus causes inflammation of the stomach or intestines, which is called acute gastroenteritis.
The most common symptoms are vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain, with fever, headache, and body aches also associated with the illness.
Norovirus outbreaks frequently occur in schools, childcare centers, colleges, and universities.
Foods that are commonly involved in norovirus outbreaks include:
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7 $100,000 Winning Lottery Tickets Sold On Same Day Across Mass
It was a lucky day for several Bay Staters when seven $100,000 tickets were sold, and a $650,000 ticket was purchased across the state on Tuesday, Feb. 20.
The aptly named Lucky Mart in Woburn sold two of the winning tickets.
The $650,000 winner was sold at Cumberland Farms in Northbridge on the $2,000,000 50X Cashword game.
The $100,000 tickets were purchased at:
Haverhill — Circle K (Millions game)
Woburn — Lucky Mart ($15,000,000 Money Maker game)
Woburn — Lucky Mart (Mass Cash drawing)
Woburn — Loyal Order of Moose (Quick $100s)
Athol — Country Convenience (300X)
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