The Norovirus causes stomach and stomach lining irritation, as well as severe vomiting and diarrhoea.
Thiruvananthapuram: With the confirmation of Norovirus, an animal-borne disease transmitted through contaminated water and food, in Kerala's Wayanad district on Friday, Health Minister Veena George urged people to be cautious and issued advice.
The Health Minister directed that preventive measures be increased and that public knowledge of the condition be raised. She has also issued an order in the district urging residents to be cautious.
Today, the Kerala health department, led by George, reviewed the situation in Wayanad. "There is now no cause for fear, but everyone should remain vigilant. Super chlorination is one of the activities that is currently taking place. Drinking water sources must be safe and sanitary "She said. "The condition can be cured fast with adequate prevention and therapy. As a result, everyone should be informed of the disease and its prevention methods "She remarked.
Today, the Kerala health department, led by George, reviewed the situation in Wayanad."There is now no cause for fear, but everyone should remain vigilant. Super chlorination is one of the activities that is currently taking place. Drinking water sources must be safe and sanitary "She stated. "The condition can be cured fast with adequate prevention and therapy. As a result, everyone should be informed of the disease and its prevention methods "She continued.
The Norovirus is a virus family that causes gastrointestinal sickness. The virus causes stomach and gut lining irritation, as well as severe vomiting and diarrhoea.
Norovirus has no effect on healthy people, but it can be dangerous in small children, the elderly, and those who have other comorbidities. This animal-borne disease can also be transmitted through direct contact with afflicted people. The virus spreads through an infected person's faeces and vomit. As a result, caution is required because the disease spreads rapidly.
However, the virus can spread for up to two days after the disease has begun.Diarrhoea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, fever, headache, and body aches are all frequent Norovirus symptoms. Dehydration and other problems might result from acute vomiting and diarrhoea.According to the rules, sick patients should rest at home as recommended by their doctor and drink ORS solution and hot water. As a preventive step, one should maintain adequate personal hygiene and immediate environmental hygiene.
"Before eating and after using the restroom, thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water. Those who engage with animals should use extreme caution "According to the health ministry's standards. "Bleaching powder should be used to chlorinate drinking water sources, wells, and storage tanks. For residential use, use chlorinated water. To drink, only use boiled water "it was added
The ministry further stated that fruits and vegetables should only be used after thoroughly washing them. According to the ministry, sea fish and shellfish such as crab and mussels should only be ingested after they have been thoroughly cooked.
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