Norovirus levels rise in Louisville wastewater, signaling possible increase in stomach illnesses

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (KT) — Public health researchers have detected a recent rise in norovirus levels in Louisville’s wastewater, according to Louisville Metro Health and Wellness.

This increase — found in sewage rather than hospitals — suggests that more of the virus is circulating in the community and could lead to a spike in gastrointestinal illnesses.

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