DU QUOIN, IL (KFVS) - The City of Du Quoin has issued a Boil Order as of Tuesday afternoon.

The boil water order is for South Maple from Poplar to Main Street.

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(KFVS) - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say more than 80 percent of norovirus outbreaks occur from November to April. The norovirus causes vomiting and diarrhea and is very contagious.

The CDC estimates that more than 20 million people, or about one in every 15 Americans, are infected with norovirus.

“Norovirus is the most common cause of stomach illness in the country,” said Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck. “However, the easiest way to avoid becoming ill is to wash your hands.  Viruses can contaminate surfaces and objects touched by someone who is ill. If your hand then comes in contact with your mouth, chances are you will end up becoming ill.” 

(KFVS) - The Illinois Department of Public Health is encouraging regular screening for cervical cancer and vaccination for the Human Papillomavirus during National Cervical Awareness Month, observed every January.

According to the IDPH, all women are at risk for cervical cancer; however, it occurs most often in women over age 30.

“Because of advances in screening, as well as the HPV vaccine, cervical cancer is highly preventable. It is also very treatable if detected early,” said IDPH Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck. “There are often no noticeable symptoms with cervical cancer, so it is important to get screened regularly. Now is also the time for teens and young women and men to talk with health care providers about the HPV vaccine, which can prevent the most common types of HPV that cause cervical cancer.”