Sally Furniss
Well-known member
Mystery virus hits more St Margaret's students
Another 35 students at a Brisbane girls' school have fallen ill from a mystery virus.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006. 1:30pm (AEDT)
St Margaret's school on the city's northside closed last week after 50 students became ill.
St Margaret's reopened yesterday after being closed on Thursday because of a virulent gastrointestinal illness.
But yesterday 11 day students were sent home sick and 12 boarders were quarantined in the school infirmary.
In the afternoon, parents of another 12 students phoned the school saying their girls were not well.
Today 14 students reported in sick.
Principal Vicky Waters says the school is liaising with Queensland Health to determine the cause of the illness.
Normal classes are being held but the school pool has been closed.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200602/s1569513.htm
Another 35 students at a Brisbane girls' school have fallen ill from a mystery virus.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006. 1:30pm (AEDT)
St Margaret's school on the city's northside closed last week after 50 students became ill.
St Margaret's reopened yesterday after being closed on Thursday because of a virulent gastrointestinal illness.
But yesterday 11 day students were sent home sick and 12 boarders were quarantined in the school infirmary.
In the afternoon, parents of another 12 students phoned the school saying their girls were not well.
Today 14 students reported in sick.
Principal Vicky Waters says the school is liaising with Queensland Health to determine the cause of the illness.
Normal classes are being held but the school pool has been closed.
http://www.abc.net.au/news/newsitems/200602/s1569513.htm