How to stop the spread of norovirus in your home
Norovirus is spreading rapidly, especially among children. Doctors share tips for stopping the spread and staying healthy.
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Norovirus is spreading rapidly, especially among children. Doctors share tips for stopping the spread and staying healthy.
Norovirus is a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus, and the best defense is good hygiene and cleaning.
The CDC says a new strain of norovirus now makes up a majority of outbreaks and that could be why it's spreading so quickly. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show cases of norovirus, the highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in the U.S.
The measles outbreak in Philadelphia has ended but another virus is surging in the region. Plus, hospitals around the area welcomed babies born on Leap Day. These stories and more in this week's Health Watch from CBS News Philadelphia.
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As of late, the founder and CEO of Ko12 Kids School said fewer students have been coming through the doors.
You might have heard or possibly dealt with it: the stomach bug that is going around. More and more students and teachers have been calling out sick with the norovirus. Eva Anderson reports on how it's impacting schools.
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People who contact the virus will often experience diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain.
According to the CDC, the northeast region of the U.S., including South Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania, currently has the highest positivity rate for norovirus.
Doctors say an infected person can transmit the virus for days after they're feeling better, potentially even up to two weeks.
Stephanie Stahl reports.
CDC data shows that the number of outbreaks from August through January was higher than the year before.
Chipotle shuttered the restaurant a day earlier for a deep cleaning after customers fell ill with symptoms "consistent with Norovirus," the statement said.
Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. says it is working with health authorities to understand the cause, but the reported symptoms are consistent with norovirus.
We now know that the stomach illness outbreak at Ursinus College was caused by a norovirus.
A South Jersey couple is trying to de-stress at their summer cottage after a cruise that was actually their second dose of disaster.
Do employees who come to work with a cold do more harm than good? According to a study, the answer is usually yes.
I'm sure you have noticed how easily infections seem to spread in schools. Here's an easy tip to minimize the risk of your getting sick.
A cruise ship on which hundreds of passengers and crew members fell ill is back in the New Jersey port it departed from last week.
Villa Joseph Marie High School in Northampton Township is closed due to a high percentage of students and faculty with norovirus.
Illnesses, such as the norovirus, typically spread by person to person contact. Contamination of a shared computer keyboard and mouse can contribute to spreading the illness quickly through schools.
It's making the rounds and it's making people miserable. It's norovirus and its victims span the ages from college campuses to long-term care facilities for the elderly as it spreads rapidly, especially among people living in close quarters.
Dozens of students at Rider University were hospitalized Wednesday night and four were taken to the hospital on Thursday, suffering from a gastrointestinal illness.
The weather Thursday is going to be gorgeous across most of the Philadelphia area, with highs 10 to 15 degrees above average.
Donations are pouring in after equipment was stolen from the Camden County NJ Miracle League, which serves children and adults with disabilities.
Residents in Bella Vista say the crowds at Angelo's Pizzeria are disrupting their South Philadelphia neighborhood.
The Mets beat the Phillies 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven.
Stone Stefan had a catastrophic injury to his hip and was told he'd never run again. Three years later, he's going to compete at the Penn Relays.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is approximately 50% contained after burning through 13,250 acres.
Crozer Health's closing is already impacting emergency medical services in Delaware County, with first responders sounding the alarm.
Residents in Bella Vista say the crowds at Angelo's Pizzeria are disrupting their South Philadelphia neighborhood.
The weather Thursday is going to be gorgeous across most of the Philadelphia area, with highs 10 to 15 degrees above average.
Donations are pouring in after equipment was stolen from the Camden County NJ Miracle League, which serves children and adults with disabilities.
Residents in Bella Vista say the crowds at Angelo's Pizzeria are disrupting their South Philadelphia neighborhood.
Travelers from the Philadelphia area are heading to Rome to honor Pope Francis, who died Monday.
Crozer Health's closing is already impacting emergency medical services in Delaware County, with first responders sounding the alarm.
Pennsylvania native Will Howard told his parents from a young age that he would play in the NFL one day.
Police believe multiple diversion-style burglaries in Northeast Philadelphia that target elderly people could be connected.
Donations are pouring in after equipment was stolen from the Camden County NJ Miracle League, which serves children and adults with disabilities.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, but the evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday morning.
A college student in South Jersey wants to change the representation of women and girls in professional motorsports and drifting.
An annual American Lung Association report gave failing grades to Philadelphia and parts of South Jersey, including Gloucester, Mercer and Ocean counties.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is approximately 50% contained after burning through 13,250 acres.
Rep. Sarah McBride of Delaware hopes to tackle the issue of the bird flu, as chicken production is her state's top industry.
The Appoquinimink School District said a crash on Route 896 in Bear, Delaware, involved one of its school buses, but no students were injured.
Fifteen-year-old Sa'riyah Patterson was struck and killed by a driver in a hit-and-run in Wilmington on Monday morning.
Fog will linger throughout the day Sunday, with scattered showers expected in Philadelphia throughout the morning. Tomorrow, heavier rain is likely during the AM commute.
Five people, including a police officer, were taken to the hospital after a car crash at Route 1 and Christiana Road, police said.
Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County began diverting patients and closing their emergency departments Wednesday morning.
With Prospect Medical Holdings set to close Crozer Health, Riddle Hospital says it's ready for the increase in patients.
Crozer Health caregivers are demanding that the two Delaware County hospitals remain open while a new owner is found.
Cancer death rates continue to decline in the United States, according to a new report released on Monday. But there are some other concerning trends.
Scientists blame climate change for the longer and more intense allergy season, which is increasing the amount of pollen in the air by more than 20%.
A nonprofit and a restaurant in South Jersey are teaming up for Good Friday to help families in need with a meal giveaway.
Good food is part of the Good Friday holiday tradition for families in Philadelphia's Port Richmond neighborhood this Easter weekend.
West Chester toy store fears President Trump's tariffs on imports could put them out of business.
Mack Trucks plans to lay off up to 350 people over the next 90 days at its operations center in Lower Macungie Township, Pa.
This Berks County farm provides more than a million apples to food banks and schools every year. But now, sales are plummeting.
I-95 was closed from Northeast Philadelphia to Bucks County for hours on Easter Sunday as crews worked to repair a damaged 4-inch high-pressure natural gas main
The expansion of the Schuylkill River Trail from Christian to Crescent in Philadelphia is scheduled to open on May 17.
I-95 in Delaware County has reopened after a crash near the Route 476 exit.
Transportation advocates and officials gathered in Delaware County on Thursday to call on the state to increase funding for SEPTA.
SEPTA riders and state and local officials gathered at City Hall to protest the potential service cuts and demand a permanent yearly funding increase.
The Mets beat the Phillies 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven.
Stone Stefan had a catastrophic injury to his hip and was told he'd never run again. Three years later, he's going to compete at the Penn Relays.
Pennsylvania native Will Howard told his parents from a young age that he would play in the NFL one day.
Thousands of athletes will descend on the University of Pennsylvania's Franklin Field from April 24-26 to compete in track and field events at the 129th annual Penn Relays.
The Philadelphia Phillies reinstated Weston Wilson from the injured list and designated Kody Clemens for assignment.
The 2025 AMA nominations were released on Wednesday, with Kendrick Lamar leading with 10. The awards show will air on May 26.
Much to the disappointment of anyone crushing on Philadelphia's leading man, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is officially a married man.
A casting call is out for extras needed when the Hershey biopic comes to film in Pittsburgh.
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Ryan Gosling will star in the next installment of the "Star Wars" franchise, "Star Wars: Starfighter," which will hit theaters in May 2027. Shawn Levy will direct the film.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Donations are pouring in after equipment was stolen from Camden County NJ Miracle League, which serves children and adults with disabilities.
Sunny conditions with above-average temperatures continue Thursday in the Philadelphia region. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Some residents in the Bella Vista section of Philadelphia say the crowds at Angelo's Pizzeria are disrupting their neighborhood. They shared their concerns during a community meeting Wednesday. The owner is taking steps to manage the situation, his lawyers say.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, is approximately 50% contained after burning through 13,250 acres. Evacuations were lifted for some 5,000 residents in Ocean and Lacey Townships on Wednesday.
A junior from St. Joseph's Prep in Philadelphia will be competing at the Penn Relays on Thursday after doctors said he would never run again.