Norovirus found in wastewater treatment plant in Ohio
WHIO TV • • health
Key Points:
- Northeastern Ohio health officials reported an increase in norovirus levels in untreated wastewater at the Ashtabula Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ashtabula County.
- Rising viral concentrations in wastewater may signal a potential norovirus outbreak and increased transmission risk to the public.
- Norovirus is highly contagious, causing symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, but most people recover within one to two days without long-term effects.
- The health department advises frequent handwashing, safe food handling, and regular cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces to prevent the spread of norovirus.