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Skagit County public health warns of norovirus surge; reminds residents that handwashing, isolation reduce spread
Summary
Skagit County Public Health Director Sarah Hinman told the Board of Health that local norovirus cases have risen since December and that long-term care facilities are a focus of prevention work; the director also reviewed COVID and flu trends and advised isolation and soap-and-water handwashing.
Skagit County Public Health Director Sarah Hinman told the Board of Health on Feb. 11 that the county has seen an increase in norovirus cases since December and is working with long-term care facilities to prevent and contain outbreaks.
Hinman said norovirus is highly infectious, is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, and is commonly reported in nursing homes and hospitals. She described typical symptoms as nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps and diarrhea, and said most people are sick for one to three days but can continue…
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