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Flu, norovirus cases soaring on Long Island

Summary by Newsday
Since the holidays, there's been an uptick in cases of flu and other viruses in the region, health officials say.

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Anvisa, the body responsible for health surveillance in Brazil, is aware of a norovirus outbreak that occurred aboard the MSC Grandiosa cruise ship. So far, 127 cases have been confirmed among the 6,293 passengers who were on board. The outbreak was identified on January 17, prompting the agency to intensify its monitoring actions. In response to the situation, MSC, the company responsible for the cruise, announced that it is implementing strict…

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According to data from the New York Department of Health, between October and December 2024 more than 2,300 New Yorkers were diagnosed with Norovirus, which causes gastroenteritis and cases continue to increase. “Very contagious, we are seeing more cases than in the last ten years and Norovirus can be transmitted by contact from person to person, touching infected objects or by transmission with infected surfaces,” explained Dr. Juan Tapia. Thes…

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Newsday broke the news in United States on Friday, January 24, 2025.
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