Chipotle Mexican Grill Linked to Ohio Outbreak, Possibly Norovirus
Food Poisoning At Chipotle Mexican Grill In Ohio. As of late Monday, over 432 people reported they were stricken with food poisoning after eating at the Chipotle Mexican Grill in the City of Kent, across from the Kent State University campus in Ohio. Also, on Monday, that city's health department sent food and biological samples … [Read more...] about Chipotle Mexican Grill Linked to Ohio Outbreak, Possibly Norovirus
Wisconsin Norovirus Spreading
Wisconsin Norovirus Outbreak. Huliq News is reporting that the University of Wisconsin Madison has issued information and tips to its students in the wake of the ongoing norovirus outbreak there. University Health Services (UHS) feels that the outbreak of gastroentiritis plaguing the college is likely from a strain of norovirus, says … [Read more...] about Wisconsin Norovirus Spreading
University of Wisconsin Norovirus Cases
UW Officials Reporting That 45 Students Have Falling Ill University of Wisconsin-Madison (UW) officials are reporting that at least 45 students who live in the same residence hall there “have reported falling ill with symptoms of gastroenteritis since November 7”, according to The Milwaukee-Wisconsin Journal Sentinel (JS Online). It … [Read more...] about University of Wisconsin Norovirus Cases
Cruise Ship Norovirus Study Points Finger at Dirty Public Bathrooms
Cruise Ship Dirty Public Bathrooms. A norovirus outbreak has ruined more than one cruise vacation. Now a new study suggests that keeping public restrooms on cruse ships clean could go a long way in preventing norovirus among passengers and crew. Unfortunately, the study, which was published in the journal "Clinical … [Read more...] about Cruise Ship Norovirus Study Points Finger at Dirty Public Bathrooms
Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Patients Concerned about Metal Poisoning
Patients implanted with metal-on-metal hips around the globe are worried about the problems that their device may cause including metal toxicity. All metal hip implants were touted as being more durable and suitable for active patients when they first hit the market, but they have come under intense scrutiny in recent years due to … [Read more...] about Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Patients Concerned about Metal Poisoning
Nashville Health Officials Confirm Cases of Norovirus at Opryland Hotel
Officials with the Metro Public Health Department In Tennessee have confirmed that three people have at the Gaylord Opryland hotel have tested positive for norovirus, the two latest cases yesterday. A hotel representative contacted the health department last Thursday after a number of guests reported gastrointestinal and/or … [Read more...] about Nashville Health Officials Confirm Cases of Norovirus at Opryland Hotel
Norovirus Outbreaks Linked to Use of Hand Sanitizer
We have long been cautioning about the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers and the related risk of antibiotic resistance. Now, MedScape reports that use of hand sanitizers in place of washing up with soap and water is, specifically in nursing homes, a leading risk for the spread of Noroviruses. The information is based on a study … [Read more...] about Norovirus Outbreaks Linked to Use of Hand Sanitizer
Norovirus Suspected in Sammamish School’s Students
Elizabeth Blackwell Students Were Sickened By Norovirus. Nearly a quarter of Elizabeth Blackwell Elementary School students in Sammamish were home sick on Tuesday, and county health officials suspect it could be a norovirus outbreak. More than 120 of the school's 560 students were out sick, and 15 more were sent home during the day, … [Read more...] about Norovirus Suspected in Sammamish School’s Students
