Norovirus outbreaks increasingly seen in Northeast, Cambria County nurse warns

The Norovirus is on the rise across parts of the Northeast – including right here in our area.

That’s according to the CDC and a Cambria County nurse practitioner.

Channel 6 spoke with this nurse who says this rise of the norovirus isn't uncommon as medical professionals – like herself - see a rise in this virus during early fall and early spring.

“The Norovirus is on the rise, especially in the northeast," said Cortney Langerholc, a Nurse Practitioner within Fockler Family Medicine. "We are seeing it here in the office.”

Langerholc explains the Norovirus is like the stomach bug.

“It’s just on the upswing in our area and it is contagious," Langerholc added.

Langerholc explains our area typically sees a rise in the Norovirus during this time of the year – early spring and early fall.

“The symptoms usually start as G.I. Disturbance so, vomiting maybe some abdominal discomfort, stomach cramping, stomach pain and will often lead to patients having significant diarrhea on average for 2 to 3 days. Most people will, when they get this will recover on their own. However, were seeing patients come in the office that are having this continued vomiting and diarrhea which is causing some dehydration which we will then address.”

Langerholc tells 6 News the younger and older generations are most at risk with this virus – if their symptoms don't improve.

“You know, dehydration can take over pretty quickly and have some pretty serious detrimental effects.”

As always, if you feel concerned about having or being exposed to this virus – it may be best to see a doctor.

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