Kerala: Norovirus confirmed in 2 children, hospitalized, condition stable

India

oi – Ankur Singh

Tricharapally, 06 June. Two cases of norovirus have been confirmed in Kerala. It has been informed by the Government of Kerala that this rapidly spreading virus has been found in two students in Kerala. According to the health department of the state, necessary steps are being taken for its prevention. It is believed that this infection spreads through dirty water and food. Kerala Health Minister Veena George has appealed to the people to take special care of cleanliness. Norovirus infection has been detected in two children, their condition is stable. There is nothing to worry about at this time, but everyone needs to be careful and take special care of cleanliness.

In fact, on Saturday, eight children at Kayamkulam Primary School in Alappuzha district of Kerala fell ill and had to be admitted to the hospital. The children had complained of ill health after complaining of stale food, after which they were admitted to the hospital, where norovirus infection was found in two children. The samples of the children were sent to the government lab for examination. According to the Health Minister, the virus can be treated and it can also be prevented from spreading.

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Norovirus causes gastrointestinal disease, which causes inflammation of the stomach and intestines, and severe vomiting and diarrhea. This virus can also infect healthy people. It can be more severe in young children and the elderly. This virus is spread by touching people by coming close to them. This infection can come in the person who has worms inside the stomach. According to the report, this infection is also spread through feces and vomit.