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CDC Reports Troubling Surge in US Norovirus Cases

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The virus that causes the ‘stomach flu’ or ‘winter vomiting disease’ is causing more trouble this winter in the US. In just 7 days, the CDC reported 91 cases of norovirus on December 5. Last year, there were only 2 cases during the same week when many were avoiding the coronavirus. The increase in cases is happening in different areas, with over 40 cases in Minnesota alone.

Health officials are urging people to be careful during holiday gatherings to prevent the spread of norovirus. The virus causes symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever for about one to three days. It spreads easily through direct contact with infected people or contaminated surfaces.

To avoid getting sick, wash your hands often and clean surfaces regularly. If you do get sick, stay home for two days after symptoms go away. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated. The CDC recommends using a bleach solution to disinfect areas that may have come into contact with bodily fluids to prevent further spread.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Norovirus /ˈnoʊroʊˌvaɪrəs/ (noun): A highly contagious virus that causes gastrointestinal illness.
  2. Contaminated /kənˈtæmɪneɪtɪd/ (adjective): Made unclean or impure by contact with something harmful.
  3. Symptoms /ˈsɪmptəmz/ (noun): Physical signs or indications of a disease or condition.
  4. Hydrated /haɪˈdreɪtɪd/ (adjective): Having adequate water content in the body.
  5. Disinfect /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/ (verb): To clean something in order to destroy any bacteria or viruses.
  6. Urging /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/ (verb): Encouraging or persuading someone to take action.

How much do you know?

How many cases of norovirus did the CDC report in just 7 days on December 5?
91 cases
40 cases
2 cases
100 cases
What symptoms does norovirus cause?
Vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and fever
Headache and dizziness
Sore throat and cough
Muscle pain and fatigue
How does norovirus spread?
Through direct contact with infected people or contaminated surfaces
Through the air
Through food and water
Through mosquito bites
What is recommended by health officials to prevent the spread of norovirus during holiday gatherings?
Washing hands often and cleaning surfaces regularly
Avoiding all gatherings
Eating only cooked food
Avoiding physical contact with others
How long should you stay home after symptoms go away if you get sick with norovirus?
Two days
One week
Three days
One day
What is recommended by the CDC to disinfect areas that may have come into contact with bodily fluids?
Using a bleach solution
Using vinegar
Using hand sanitizer
Using soap and water
Norovirus causes symptoms like headache and sore throat.
Norovirus can spread through contaminated surfaces.
Health officials recommend avoiding holiday gatherings altogether to prevent the spread of norovirus.
You should drink plenty of water to stay hydrated if you have norovirus.
Symptoms of norovirus typically last for about one to three weeks.
Using hand sanitizer is enough to disinfect areas that may have come into contact with bodily fluids.
The CDC reported cases of norovirus on December 5.
To prevent the spread of norovirus, health officials recommend washing hands often and cleaning surfaces .
If you do get sick with norovirus, it is recommended to stay home for two days after symptoms go .
Norovirus causes symptoms like vomiting, diarrhea, stomach pain, and .
Health officials are urging people to be careful during holiday gatherings to prevent the spread of .
The increase in norovirus cases is happening in different areas, with over 40 cases in alone.
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