State health officials say Norovirus cases rising, urge caution & prevention steps

Amid an increase in Norovirus cases across the U.S., the West Virginia Department of Health is urging residents to remain vigilant against this highly contagious virus.

Commonly known as the “stomach bug,” norovirus spreads quickly in communities, especially in close-contact settings such as schools, nursing homes, and daycare centers.

In West Virginia, State Epidemiologist Shannon McBee, MPH, CHES, reports that West Virginia saw a 65%…