Just ahead of family gatherings for the holiday season, Montefiore Hospital in Nyack is sharing information about the investigation into a contagious stomach bug that seems to be making its way around Long Island and other parts of New York.
The bug, Norovirus, can cause some pretty unsavory symptoms for a few days. Here’s what you should be looking out for.
What is Norovirus?
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Norovirus is a stomach bug that can cause a number of uncomfortable symptoms – most commonly vomiting and diarrhea.
Other symptoms you could get include a fever, body aches, a headache, and stomach pains.
How Contagious is Norovirus?
The CDC writes that it can take as soon as 24 to 48 hours after exposure to Norovirus to begin feeling symptoms…