While cases of COVID-19, flu and influenza are plummeting in the country, the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) reports a significant increase in those of norovirus since January.
According to data from PHAC, the number of cases reported so far since the beginning of the year is comparable to that of the same period between 2015 and 2019, i.e. before the start of the pandemic. It is especially in the heart of winter that the cases have reached their peak.
Symptoms of this virus are mainly diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain and fatigue.
Also according to the Agency, the main reason behind the rise in these figures across the country is the relaxation of public health measures, which leads to greater social and physical interaction of the population.
Several foods are among the risks of norovirus infection, including contaminated fruits and vegetables. Raw or undercooked seafood can also contribute to the spread of the virus.
It is important for people with the virus to drink plenty of fluids, as vomiting and diarrhea can lead to severe dehydration.
In addition, in the United States, the Center for disease control and prevention (CDC) also reports a “great contagion” of these cases on its territory.
