an elementary school in long beach, california, is closing for three days following a norovirus outbreak. it comes after 126 students and 10 staff members at george washington carver elementary school reported symptoms as of thursday. the situation was first reported to health authorities nearly a month ago. the school won t reopen until wednesday. anyone who has norovirus symptoms is being asked to stay home. the dutch government is setting a carbon emissions limit on all international flights leaving from airports in the netherlands, and the airlines are not pleased. under the proposal from the transportation ministry, the number of flights will be cut from 500,000 to 460,000 by the end of this year. dutch airline klm and other competitors issued a joint statement calling the decision, quote, incomprehensible.
A highly contagious stomach bug is creeping across Canada, wreaking gastrointestinal distress. Norovirus, like the Norwalk strain, is starting to cause major outbreaks this season bringing with it unpleasant symptoms linked to stomach flu, fever and fatigue. Infections usually spread in the colder months through contaminated food and can last for several days. If you or a friend feel the onset of an upset stomach, here's what you should keep in mind.
The norovirus symptoms typically last between 24 and 72 hours, but if they linger longer than that, you should seek medical attention right away, especially if you start passing blood in your stools.
Norovirus infection is again making headlines after local news outlets reported that the virus has been reported in some schools in Kerala's Ernakulam district.