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Norovirus Outbreaks: Public Health Official Warns of New Strain

The highly contagious illness has reached its highest levels for this time of year in more than a decade, according to the latest CDC data.

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IL Dept. of Public Health warns against rise in norovirus

The Illinois Department of Public Health is asking residents to stay vigilant against the rise of norovirus. In a Facebook post on Monday, department officials said the virus is making its rounds across the state.

Bournemouth Daily Echo on MSN · 10h

NHS Dorset issues urgent warning as Norovirus cases rise

PATIENTS experiencing symptoms of Norovirus are being urged to stay away from all NHS Dorset sites. Norovirus is known as the ‘winter vomiting bug’ and cases are rising, NHS Dorset’s spokesman said. He added: “Please avoid visiting hospitals and other premises if you are experiencing symptoms.

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Norovirus cases rise in New Mexico amid national trend

The state announced Friday norovirus cases have been on the rise in New Mexico amid a larger national trend.KUNM's Daniel Montaño reports the Department of Health said it’s easily spread by contact, and can cause a host of symptoms that can even require medical attention.

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Appeals court finds DHS violated ’48-hour rule’ for moving inmates to mental health treatment

The Minnesota Court of Appeals on Monday issued a ruling that the state Department of Human Services violated a duty to place ...

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New Mexico Department of Health encouraging people to try out ‘Dry January’

The New Mexico Department of Health is encouraging people to embrace dry January. Dry January is a global public health ...

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Louisiana Department of Health reports first fatal case of H5N1 bird flu in the US

A Louisiana patient who had been hospitalized with the first human case of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or H5N1, in ...

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Department of Health talks rise in respiratory illnesses, expects increase in number

Respiratory illnesses are on the rise, but there are ways to prevent the spread. Rhode Island's Department of Health has ...

‘Unacceptable’: Department of Health issues violation against Hawaii American Water for excessive waste dumping

The Hawaiʻi Department of Health issued a Notice of Violation and Order to Hawaii American Water for discharging liquid waste ...

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West Virginia Department of Health urges safety when shoveling snow

CHARLESTON – The West Virginia Department of Health is asking citizens digging themselves out from Sunday and Monday’s snowfall to do so safely. “It’s so important to dress warm to prevent hypothermia ...

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Newsom orders investigation into health effects of ultra-processed foods

The move is aimed at limiting the amount of ultra-processed food Californians eat and could include steps like warning labels ...

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Arizona health department streamlines website using federal funding

The Arizona Department of Health Services has launched a Public Health Data Portal to help streamline its website’s ...

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Merced County Department of Public Health confirms first flu-related death of the season

A Merced resident under the age of 18, has been confirmed as the first influenza-associated death of the 2024-2025 influenza season, the Merced County Department of Public Health said. Public health ...

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