‘Norovirus’ kills 4 in Zamboanga

ZAMBOANGA CITY: Local government and health officials have urged residents to maintain good hygiene and cleanliness following the outbreak of the highly-contagious norovirus that has caused the deaths of four people.

Sheila Covarrubias, spokesperson for Mayor Beng Climaco, citing official medical records, said over 700 people – mostly children – were affected by the virus and are being treated in hospitals after suffering from severe diarrhea.