Norovirus seems to be spreading in the region.
Public Health Sudbury and Districts warns it has received increased reports of gastrointestinal illness in child care centres, long-term care homes, and other community settings in its region - which includes the Chapleau area - which it says is "likely due to norovirus, a highly contagious virus that spreads easily can have serious impacts on people who are more vulnerable, including young children, older adults, and those with underlying health conditions".
It reminds norovirus most often spreads through unwashed hands or through shared items and hard surfaces, recommending washing hands thoroughly and staying home if you are ill - and for at least two days after symptoms stop.
Symptoms of norovirus include vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, headache, body aches, and sometimes fever.