January 21st, 2025 by WCBC Radio

Amid an increase in norovirus cases across the U.S., the West Virginia Department of Health urges residents to remain vigilant against this highly contagious virus and can easily lead to dehydration that needs hospitalization. Dr. Andrea Garcia of the American Medical Association said the virus spreads quickly…

   

“It spreads easily through direct contact with a person who is infected as well as on surfaces or objects contaminated with the virus. It just takes a few particles to make someone sick and people with the illness shed billions of virus particles.”