You can also get norovirus by touching objects or surfaces that are contaminated and then putting your hands in your mouth without washing them first. Hand-washing with soap and water is key, as hand sanitizer will not do the trick in the case of norovirus, experts say.
The suit claims store owners have violated state laws by selling flavored e-cigarettes, including to minors, and operated without required licenses.
The agency says labs should accelerate testing on patients hospitalized with the flu within 24 hours of their admission.
A highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea has rapidly spread across New York City, with cases nearly doubling from November to December. While symptoms of norovirus can last one to three days,
The new strain's emergence offers a possible explanation for the past month's steep wave of infections from the stomach bug.
New York has seen progress on several public health issues over the past year, including overdose deaths, life expectancy, maternal support, cancer, and improved air quality in schools. Your Local Epidemiologist New York has a rundown.
Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin had the highest rates, with 9.2 percent of tests coming back positive.