Health Authorities Issue Norovirus Warning Amid Seasonal Rise
Public urged to follow hygiene measures despite false outbreak claims in Thailand.
Authorities have advised the public to stay vigilant against norovirus infections as the virus tends to spike during colder months. This follows increased global cases and widespread social media concern about a supposed outbreak in Thailand, which Thai officials have since refuted.
The Ministry of Health emphasized that norovirus, a highly contagious virus causing vomiting, diarrhea, and gastroenteritis, thrives in low temperatures, with seafood and raw oysters posing significant risks. Symptoms typically emerge within twelve to forty-eight hours after exposure and can last up to three days, though individuals remain contagious for weeks after recovery.
To prevent infection, health officials urge the public to maintain proper hand hygiene, cook food thoroughly, and stay home for at least two days after symptoms subside. While the virus poses no immunity after infection, adherence to preventive measures remains the most effective defense.