Norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach and intestines. It spreads primarily through contaminated food or water, surfaces, and close contact with infected individuals.

With reports of hantavirus and norovirus spreading, people are worried if these virus outbreaks could also trigger a new pandemic. Read on to know more about these viruses and their potential for triggering a COVID-like situation.

Dozens of students and staff members at an elementary school in Daejeon have reported symptoms of suspected food poisoning, prompting many absences from school.