Norovirus: Kerala Health Minister Veena George warned residents to be cautious after Norovirus, an animal-borne disease spread by contaminated water and food, was discovered in the Wayanad district on Friday.
“There is now no cause for alarm, but everyone should remain watchful. Super chlorination is one of the activities now underway. The hygienic quality of drinking water sources must be assured “indicated the minister.
According to George, the condition can be healed fast with adequate prevention and therapy. “As a result, everyone should be informed of the disease and its prevention methods,” she continued.
Norovirus
Noroviruses are a type of virus that causes stomach and intestinal problems. It causes stomach and gut lining inflammation, as well as severe vomiting and diarrhea.
Healthy people are unaffected by the virus, but young children, the elderly, and those with other comorbidities are at risk. It can also be passed from person to person by direct contact with infected people.
Norovirus is transferred by an infected person’s faeces and vomit. As a result, extreme caution is required due to the disease’s rapid spread.
The virus, on the other hand, can spread for up to two days after the disease has begun.
Symptoms
Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, fever, headache, and body aches are among Norovirus symptoms. Dehydration and other problems might occur as a result of acute vomiting and diarrhoea.
The state’s health minister published advice today for preventing Norovirus outbreaks. Infected people should stay at home and take ORS solution and boiled water, according to the rules.
