Twenty-five people have been to the hospital for medical support, the health department said in a statement.
“The number of sick people is increasing every day,” the statement said.
The Butte County health department is working with the Red Cross, state and federal partners to reduce the spread of the illness at the evacuation shelters, according to the statement released Thursday.
Some of the actions being taken include establishing separate shelters for sick evacuees, active monitoring of shelter residents and protective equipment for medical staff.
What is norovirus?
The CDC says that symptoms usually develop 12 to 48 hours after a person is exposed, and most people recover within one to three days. Norovirus can lead to dehydration, particularly in young children, older adults and those with other illnesses.
Although there is currently no vaccine or medication to treat those with norovirus, it is recommended that sick people drink a lot of liquids to prevent dehydration.
Norovirus can spread easily and quickly, particularly in crowded environments. It can spread through contaminated food, contaminated water, contaminated surfaces, and through sick people.
CNN’s Nicole Chavez, Jen Christensen and Jacque Wilson contributed to this report.
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