Thiruvananthapuram, Nov 13 : State health minister Veena George has called upon the people of Kerala to be on high alert after norovirus was reported in the state.Thiruvananthapuram : , November 13 : , Veena George, the state health minister of Kerala, has urged the people of Kerala not to panic after norovirus was detected in the state. The rare norovirus was reported among 13 students of a veterinary college in Pookode in Wayanad district of the state two weeks ago.Two weeks ago, 13 students at a veterinary college in Pookode, Wayanad state were infected with the rare norovirus.After the health department reported that the virus could be dangerous among children and the elderly, health minister Veena George on Friday had chaired a meeting of doctors and health department officials and called upon the people to be vigilant.Veena George, the state’s health minister, chaired Friday’s meeting with doctors and officials from the health department to warn people about the dangers of the virus.
Doctors warned that the elderly and pregnant women should take extra precautions against the disease and wash hands thoroughly before eating.Doctors advised that pregnant women and the elderly should be extra vigilant to avoid the spread of the disease.
The norovirus which is also known as the ‘winter vomiting bug’ is highly infectious and spreads easily among people leading to diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach ache.Norovirus, also known as the “winter vomiting bug”, is highly contagious and can easily spread among people, causing diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain.
Health department doctors said that the disease is transmitted by direct contact with an infected person, contaminated food or touching a contaminated surface, and putting unwashed hands in the mouth.According to doctors at the Health Department, the disease can be transmitted through direct contact with infected people, eating contaminated foods, touching contaminated surfaces, and unwashed hands.
The most common symptoms of the disease according to doctors are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and stomach pain.Doctors say that diarrhea, nausea, vomiting and stomach pain are the most common signs of the disease.
In certain cases there is fever, headache and body ache.There may be fever, headaches and body ache in some cases.
The signs and symptoms are seen 12 to 48 hours after the person is exposed to norovirus and it lasts for three to four days.The symptoms can be seen from 12 to 48 hours after an individual is exposed to norovirus.
They last for up to three to four days.Fresh fruits consumed without proper washing, green vegetables including lettuce and oysters are common carriers of norovirus.
Norovirus is commonly transmitted to fresh fruits, green vegetables such as lettuce, and oysters that have not been properly washed.
The state health ministry in its guidelines said that fruits and vegetables must be washed thoroughly before consumption.
In its guidelines, the state health ministry stated that fruits and veggies must be thoroughly washed before being consumed.Crabs and oysters should be cooked well as they could act as carriers of norovirus.
Oysters and crabs should be well cooked as they can carry norovirus.
The Kerala health ministry in its guidelines said that those who interact with animals should pay special attention and must use chlorinated water for drinking.
In its guidelines, the Kerala health ministry stated that anyone who has to interact with animals must pay particular attention and should use chlorinated water.
The health department has directed people to stay at home if found infected with norovirus.
If you are infected by norovirus, the health department has instructed people to stay home.Doctors said that lots of water should be consumed to prevent dehydration and patients must take rest at home.
Doctors advised that patients drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration, and that they should rest at home.
Dr Shyamlal Raghavan, Physician and Professor of general medicine at a medical college in Kerala told IANS, “The disease can be fatal in children, elderly and those with comorbidities.
IANS was informed by Dr Shyamlal Raghavan who is a physician and professor of general medicine at a Kerala medical college.He said that the disease can cause death in children, seniors, and people with comorbidities.
The state health department has already issued guidelines and people must abide by them and those who are handling animals must take extra care.Guidelines have been issued by the state health department.People must follow them.Those who handle animals should take extra care.
Hands must be washed properly before eating food and water tanks and wells must be chlorinated.Before eating, wash your hands thoroughly.Water tanks and wells should be chlorinated.Take good rest if infected and drink large quantities of water to prevent dehydration.”.To prevent dehydration, get plenty of rest and drink lots of water if you are infected #norovirus #Kerala #alert #Malayalam #Mollywood
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