Norovirus

• Sick of the stomach bug? Moderna is making a norovirus vaccine

  Moderna is developing an mRNA-based vaccine for norovirus, now in Phase 3 trials, with hopes of approval by 2026 to combat the highly contagious stomach virus.

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  Jan 24
  
• University of Guelph sees positive norovirus test as 190 report feeling ill

  An Ontario public health official says they've detected norovirus among a group of 190 people reporting symptoms of gastroenteritis at the University of Guelph over the last week.

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  Jan 11
  
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• It’s sick season. Here’s how to protect yourself from norovirus, COVID-19, flu and RSV

  Scientists think that the winter surge of flu and cold activity may be because we spend more time indoors and the cold, dry air may weaken our defenses.

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  Jan 11
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• Norovirus cases spike above 5-year average, PHAC says

  Norovirus may be hitting Canadians harder this time of year with reported cases rising above previous averages, according to the Public Health Agency of Canada.

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  Dec 31, 2024
• Norovirus is surging in the U.S. this winter compared to past years: CDC

  Norovirus is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the United States, responsible for 58 per cent of such infections acquired in the country each year, according to the CDC.

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  Dec 30, 2024
• Oysters recalled in 3 Canadian provinces over norovirus concerns 

  Certain oysters have been recalled in three Canadian provinces following a suspected outbreak of norovirus in British Columbia that left dozens of people sick.

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  Dec 21, 2024
• Aw shucks! Should you skip the oysters amid B.C. illness outbreak?

  The BC Centre for Disease Control posted a warning that between Nov. 1 and Dec. 18, 64 cases of a 'norovirus-like' gastrointestinal illnesses were reported in the province.

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  Dec 20, 2024
• Gastrointestinal illnesses linked to P.E.I. shellfish festival jump to 550

  Norovirus, which is spread through contaminated foods or liquids, has been detected in stool samples from some of those who became ill after attending the festival.

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  Sep 27, 2024
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• As flu season fades, spring and summer viruses emerge. What are they?

  As Canadians bid farewell to the aches and chills of the respiratory virus season a new question looms: what other microbial menaces will appear as days grow warmer?

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  May 1, 2024
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• Norovirus cases spiking in U.S. What about Canada?

  Flu season may be winding down, but health officials are noting a rise of norovirus in Canada, the nasty stomach bug that can cause severe gastrointestinal symptoms.

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  Mar 28, 2024