The state health department is noticing high activity of norovirus throughout the state.  Common symptoms of norovirus include: diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain.  

Here's how you can prevent and handle this common virus that most people think of as the “stomach flu”.

• Wash your hands often
• Rinse fruits and vegetables
• Cook shellfish thoroughly
• Stay home when sick and for two days after symptoms stop
• Avoid preparing food for others when you are sick and for two days after your symptoms stop

Learn more at:

• https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/index.html