MDH reports spike in Norovirus cases, warns public about spread of virus

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The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is reporting a spike in Norovirus outbreaks across the state.

A spokesperson says they are seeing double the amount of outbreaks compared to a typical year. There have already been more than 40 outbreaks reported this year.

Also known as the stomach flu, Norovirus is very contagious.

Amid the holiday season, experts are reminding the public to always wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, not to prepare food within three days of having symptoms, and finally, to immediately clean and disinfect surfaces that may have come in contact with the virus.

https://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/mdh-reports-spike-in-norovirus-cases-warns-public-about-spread-of-virus/

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Norovirus ca be very nasty

[Mosby]

1. Norovirus is the number 1 food borne illness

That's what Chipotle keeps having issues with, because that hand made guacamole may come with a side of norovirus, same with the chicken.

It's better if food prep is done in a specialized location.

[murielm99]

2. I thought Chipotle

prepared their food in one location and then shipped it out to the various restaurants where it was put together in its final form. I was under the impression that that is why they are having so many difficulties. Each location should be doing its own prep. Am I wrong about how they prep? I hope so.