Judi Van Hulzen, with Marion County Public Health, says that recently, six separate outbreaks in Iowa of diarrhea and vomiting have been reported to the department of public health, all probably caused by norovirus – lab results are pending. Van Hulzen would like to remind everyone to stay home if ill (even if it means missing that holiday party), and not to handle or touch any foods meant for others until at least 48 hours after symptoms resolve. For more information on noroviruses, follow this link:
www.idph.state.ia.us/idph_universalhelp/main.aspx?system=IdphEpiManual&context=Norovirus_factsheet