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Gastrointestinal Outbreak in Central Elementary School in Haddonfield
3 weeks ago •source whyy.org • business
3 Lincoln Avenue, Haddonfield, 08033 New Jersey, United States
A gastrointestinal illness outbreak has been reported at Central Elementary School in Haddonfield, South Jersey, affecting an unspecified number of students. The outbreak, suspected to be caused by norovirus, has prompted public health experts to advise caution as the holiday season approaches.The outbreak was first noted on December 10, when the school observed an unusual increase in students experiencing symptoms such as nausea and vomiting. Camden County officials have not disclosed the exact number of cases but confirmed that the school reported a significant rise in illnesses to the Department of Health and Human Services.
The outbreak was identified after the school reported the surge in illnesses to county health authorities. The county health department is collaborating with the school district to enhance cleaning and sanitizing efforts, focusing on areas with higher concentrations of sick students. Surveillance efforts are also underway to monitor and respond to the outbreak, ensuring that any new public health threats are quickly identified and managed.
Source: whyy.org/articles/central-elementary-school-haddonfield-new-jersey-norovirus/
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