CARMEL – Feeling awful with an upset abdomen, nausea and diarrhea?
You could also be one of many newest victims of a gastrointestinal sickness that has made dozens of individuals sick up to now 10 days.
The Putnam County Health Department’s Outbreak Team is investigating experiences of gastrointestinal sickness associated to a number of occasions all through the county and in response to Shanna Siegel, Putnam Health Department’s Public Health Educator, “We are working with occasion organizers to determine potential instances. If any additional data is required, the workforce might attain out to impacted people instantly.”
Siegel famous the incidence of gastrointestinal sicknesses is being skilled all through the Hudson Valley and New York State. “Residents are reminded to remain house when sick, and follow frequent and correct hand washing to assist stop sickness. This kind of sickness could be very contagious. If you’re experiencing nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea, don’t put together or deal with meals for not less than 48 hours after your final signs. Clean impacted areas immediately, then disinfect with a bleach resolution or an EPA-registered disinfectant efficient in opposition to norovirus, which is a standard supply of gastrointestinal sickness. If you’re experiencing excessive signs, contact your healthcare supplier. More data could be discovered at https://www.cdc.gov/norovirus/prevention/index.html”
The seriousness of the well being disaster prompted Robert Cuomo, Putnam County’s director of Emergency Medical Services, to concern an advisory Friday to all emergency suppliers. “EMS personnel are suggested to be particularly diligent throughout this time in using customary precautions and acceptable PPE. We would all prefer to be nicely for the vacations, so please watch out!”
