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Norovirus Outbreaks Reaching Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Says Norovirus Outbreaks Reaching Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Says
Norovirus Outbreaks Reaching Pre-Pandemic Levels, CDC Says Norovirus outbreaks in the United States are returning to pre-pandemic levels, according to a report from NBC News. Norovirus is the most common cause of diarrhea, foodborne illness, and vomiting, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CDC reported that between Aug. 1, 2021, and March 5, 2022, there were 448 norovirus outbreaks reported by states participating in NoroSTAT.  During the same period the previous year, there were 78 outbreaks reported by those states. Health officials report that the norovirus spreads easily from eating foods or liquids that ar…

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COVID-19: These Are Symptoms You Will Most Likely Get First, New Research Reveals COVID-19: These Are Symptoms You Will Most Likely Get First, New Research Reveals
Covid-19: These Are Symptoms You Will Most Likely Get First, New Research Reveals New research is revealing what COVID-19 symptoms are likely to come first for those who contract the disease. A study conducted by the University of Southern California and published in the Frontiers in Public Health says that a fever is the most likely first symptom, followed by a cough and then muscle pain. "Our results support the notion that fever should be used to screen for entry into facilities as regions begin to reopen after the outbreak of Spring 2020," the study said. The next most likely symptoms to appear are nausea and/or vomiting and diarrhea. “The upper GI tract (i.e.…

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by Joe Lombardi