Norovirus sickens dozens at elementary school
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NBC 10 News
Published: November 14, 2008
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. – A nasty stomach virus has walloped a South Kingstown elementary school, forcing a quarter of the students to stay home sick.
At least 71 children at the Wakefield Elementary School fell ill this week with Norovirus, a common and extremely contagious stomach ailment that can lead to vomiting and diarrhea. The student population is 294 students.
Related Link:
Rhode Island Department of Health: Norovirus Fact Sheet
Symptoms usually subside within a couple days, though in some cases treatment for dehydration is needed.
Officials said the school has finished a cleaning recommended by the state Department of Health and that they plan to clean the school again.
They’re also advising hand-washing to stop the spread of the virus. The virus is spread through contact.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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