Kerala confirms two norovirus cases in Class 1 students in Ernakulam
Last year, Kerala had reported cases of norovirus, which leads to inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines, severe vomiting, and diarrhoea.
Kerala health department Monday confirmed two cases of norovirus, a highly-contagious gastrointestinal illness, in the Ernakulam district.
According to the health department, two Class 1 students have tested positive for norovirus.
“As many as 62 persons, both students and their parents, had developed symptoms of norovirus, which include diarrhoea, abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, a high temperature, headache and body aches.
Subsequently, two samples were sent for investigation and both turned out to be positive,” said a source.
Officials said the condition of the infected children is stable and their school has declared holidays.
As part of preventive steps, water sources are being chlorinated and classrooms disinfected.
Last year, Kerala had reported cases of norovirus, which leads to inflammation of the lining of the stomach and intestines, severe vomiting, and diarrhoea.
Norovirus is a zoonotic disease, which is mainly transmitted through close contact with people who have been infected, or by touching contaminated surfaces.