| An
outbreak of the potent norovirus - one that causes violent stomach flu
symptoms - has been reported at Yellowstone National Park this week, CBS
reported this Saturday, June 22. It is believed that the norovirus is
on the rise in the area, as nearly 200 people have been reported to have
contracted the highly contagious virus. The norovirus Yellowstone story
came about after roughly 50 visitors began to report symptoms of the
stomach flu to park officials. The norovirus is considered highly
contagious due to its ability to be spread extremely easily through a
single touch from an infected individual or even on surfaces that have
been contamined. In addition to the visitors, it is believed that around
150 employees may also have caught the norovirus. A local physician
announced that this most recent stomach flu outbreak is the most
widespread he’s ever seen in the area, spurring the National Park
Service to issue an official warning announcement this June 19 to wash
their hands frequently to avoid "a greater-than-normal gastrointestinal
illness." According to RedOrbit, the very first reports of the norovirus
Yellowstone case occurred this June 7, 2013, when national park
visitors began to complain of having serious stomach aches. Park Service
officials again remind people to wash their hands frequently. |
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