Avoid the Virus Among Us

The Health Department's surveillance system shows a recent spike in NYC emergency department visits related to a common stomach illness. The virus, which typically emerges each fall, can cause vomiting and diarrhea. While this illness is very contagious, there are ways to reduce your risk of getting and spreading it. Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. Stay home if you are sick; the virus can be contagious up to two days after symptoms are gone. Disinfect surfaces with a germ-killing cleaner. Learn more in the Health Department's press release Read the stomach virus fact sheet See OEM's Tip of the Week online