Sonoma County Schools Hit by Outbreak of Gastrointestinal Illness
Posted Wednesday November 22, 2006:
Students and staff members at two Sonoma County schools have been infected by a fast-spreading gastrointestinal illness.
Thirty-seven students and two staff members at Yulupa and Strawberry schools have come down with the symptoms of norovirus over the past week.
The outbreak has prompted the district to cancel one teacher's parent conferences, move another out of a classroom and send letters home to parents, advising them of what precautions to take.
Health officials say the norovirus outbreak has been working its way through five Santa Rosa long-term care homes for the elderly, infecting 199 residents and staff members.
Norovirus lasts 48 hours and causes nausea and vomiting.
It can be dangerous for the elderly, but not for children.
Posted Wednesday November 22, 2006:
Students and staff members at two Sonoma County schools have been infected by a fast-spreading gastrointestinal illness.
Thirty-seven students and two staff members at Yulupa and Strawberry schools have come down with the symptoms of norovirus over the past week.
The outbreak has prompted the district to cancel one teacher's parent conferences, move another out of a classroom and send letters home to parents, advising them of what precautions to take.
Health officials say the norovirus outbreak has been working its way through five Santa Rosa long-term care homes for the elderly, infecting 199 residents and staff members.
Norovirus lasts 48 hours and causes nausea and vomiting.
It can be dangerous for the elderly, but not for children.