Rise in Stomach Illness Cases Reported in Southeastern Ontario

Rise in Stomach Illness Cases Reported in Southeastern Ontario
A hospital sign is seen at a facility in southwestern Ontario on May 22, 2025. The Canadian Press/Nicole Osborne
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Cases of infectious gastrointestinal illness are increasing in southeastern Ontario, with norovirus accounting for most infections, local public health officials say.

Ontario’s Southeast Public Health said in a May 4 news release that stomach illnesses are on the rise in the Kingston area and are highly contagious. The agency is advising residents to take precautions to limit further spread.
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William Hetherington
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William Hetherington is a news reporter with the Canadian edition of The Epoch Times.