LA County faces new 'winter vomiting bug' surge — what's fueling it...
Norovirus cases are alarmingly rising across Los Angeles County, public health officials confirm. This "winter vomiting bug" surge mirrors a national trend, raising widespread health concerns.
Dr. Muntu Davis reports a sharp increase in this highly contagious illness. Symptoms like severe vomiting and stomach pain are widespread, driven possibly by a new GII.4 strain.
Seriously, just when we thought we could avoid another 'bug', this hits!
This hard-to-kill virus hospitalizes 109,000 Americans annually, causing 900 deaths. The CDC now flags norovirus activity as "high" across the Northeast, South, Midwest, and West.
Experts, including Dr. Sharon Balter, urge vigilant hand washing and staying home when sick. Thorough cleaning of contaminated surfaces is critical to halt this rapid spread.
As Norovirus cases continue to climb, community vigilance will shape how quickly this widespread outbreak is contained. Share your prevention tips below!
