Kerala:13 Norovirus cases reported at Wayanad

In Kerala, now Norovirus has been found. Thirteen students of a veterinary college in Wayanad tested positive for the rare norovirus, the state health department said on Friday adding the outbreak was being contained locally. Though things have been brought under control and no further spread is reported, health authorities said they are preparing a data bank of the students of the veterinary science college besides holding an awareness class as part of preventive measures. Veterinary college authorities said the infection was first found in students living in hostels outside the campus.

Norovirus is a highly contagious virus which usually spreads through stale food and water. The main symptoms for the disease are diarrohea, vomiting and stomach pain, medical experts said adding that it is a treatable disease. District health officials said a large-scale chlorination drive is underway and asked people to take fresh food and maintain proper hygiene. There is no cause for any concern but everyone should be cautious,