Norovirus has been conformed in Ernakulam district of Kerala.
What is norovirus?
- Noro is a group of viruses that causes illness related to stomach.
- Type:Â highly contagious virusÂ
- Symptoms:Â severe vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, headache and body aches
- Although norovirus is usually mild in healthy people, it can be serious if it infects young children, elderly, and people with other medical conditions.
- Spread:Â The disease spreads through sewage, food and contact with infected people.