Severe Norovirus Alert Hits Virginia’s Appalachian Trail Corridor

Shenandoah National Park reports a severe, highly contagious norovirus outbreak along the Appalachian Trail in Virginia, with several ATC alerts since May and a suspected case at Blackrock Hut; hikers should practice thorough handwashing with soap and water, boil drinking water, dispose of waste properly, and avoid sharing food or utensils, while self-reporting illness to the ATC and seeking medical care if dehydration or persistent symptoms occur.