Norovirus

• 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.

  Health

  Mar 28
  
• Norovirus: What to know about the ‘extremely common’ bug as cases rise in Canada

  A very contagious but common virus known as norovirus has been 'increasing both at the national level and within several provinces,' according to Canada public health officials.

  Health

  Feb 15, 2023
  
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• What is norovirus and how can Canadians avoid it?

  Even though norovirus infections usually peak during winter months, an expert says that doesn't mean it is not an issue for summer months.

  Health

  Jun 19, 2022
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• Revive Superfoods products recalled due to possible norovirus contamination

  The Canadian Food Inspection Agency advises consumers to check if they have the recalled smoothie and oats products from Revive Organics and if so, to not consume them.

  Consumer

  Jun 18, 2022
• Feds issue norovirus warning as 279 people fall ill after eating raw B.C. oysters

  Several recalls have been issued and parts of B.C.'s coast have been closed to harvesting while health and food inspection officials investigate.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2022
• CFIA recalls Pacific Rim Shellfish brand oysters due to norovirus risk

  The CFIA says they were sold in B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon, and Ontario, and possibly other provinces and territories as well.

  Consumer

  Mar 28, 2022
• Norovirus warning issued as 50 people fall ill after eating raw B.C. oysters in 1 week

  Vancouver Coastal Health said 50 people had presented with acute gastrointestinal illness since Monday, after eating the shellfish raw.

  Health

  Mar 18, 2022
• Norovirus outbreak lifted at Northumberland Hills Hospital in Cobourg

  The outbreak was declared in the hospital's 2A medical/surgical unit on Jan. 20.

  Health

  Jan 28, 2020
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• Cobourg hospital says no new cases of norovirus since outbreak was declared

  A new visitor restriction is new place for the maternal/child unit at the hospital in Cobourg.

  Health

  Jan 23, 2020
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• Cobourg hospital dealing with norovirus outbreak on medical/surgical unit

  Northumberland Hills Hospital says a 'cluster' of norovirus cases have been identified on the 2A medical/surgical unit.

  Health

  Jan 20, 2020