Kentucky - Norovirus cases 2012

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WARNING: Norovirus spreading in N. KY

Posted: Feb 16, 2012 3:36 PM CST <NOSCRIPT orgFontSize="11px"></NOSCRIPT><!--END wnDate-->Updated: Feb 16, 2012 3:36 PM CST

NORTHERN KENTUCKY (FOX19) -

Has it hit your household or your child's school yet?

An infectious disease causing vomiting and diarrhea has been making its presence known in Northern Kentucky in recent weeks.

These symptoms are typical of Norovirus, a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness.

"We've heard from school nurses, physicians' offices, child care centers and nursing homes about numerous cases of vomiting and diarrhea this winter," said Lynne M. Saddler, MD, MPH, District Director of Health. "Although Norovirus is not a disease that's required to be reported to the Health Department, we've got enough evidence to suggest that it's circulating in the community and that this is the time to step up our efforts to prevent further spread."

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http://www.fox19.com/story/16953983/warning-norovirus-spreading-in-northern-kentucky

 

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Re: Kentucky - Norovirus cases 2012

Fri 6:35 PM, Feb 17, 2012A A Reporter: Angela Sparkman Crews cleaning

Magoffin County schools closed for illness

The flu, stomach viruses, and other illnesses are spreading to hundreds of students in Magoffin County.

Now the schools are closed.

While students and teachers were out on Friday, the custodians were hard at work cleaning everything students touch.
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Before closing, the Salyersville Grade School had 65 to 100 students absent per day. Some teachers were out sick too.

The Magoffin County School Board closed all schools for a long weekend to let everyone get well.
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Magoffin County schools are scheduled to re-open on Tuesday.

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