Norovirus outbreak strikes evacuation shelter in Pasadena as LA fires rage on

A norovirus outbreak has affected an evacuation shelter in Pasadena, California, where 28 people reported gastrointestinal illness. Three individuals tested positive for the virus, prompting health officials to implement safety measures to prevent further spread. The Pasadena Public Health Department is working with the American Red Cross to provide medical care and isolate sick residents. This outbreak coincides with a rise in norovirus cases across the U.S., with nearly 500 outbreaks reported recently. The ongoing fires in Los Angeles have caused significant destruction, with over 12,000 structures burned and at least 27 fatalities. Firefighters continue to battle the Palisades Fire, the most destructive in LA history, while the area remains under critical fire threat.