Increase of Norovirus cases at Yelm Community Schools
2 years ago •source yelmonline.com
Outbreak
Yelm, Washington, United States
Yelm Community Schools noticed an increase in student absences likely related to norovirus.As a precaution, the district has thoroughly cleaned the impacted school according to COVID-19 health and safety guidelines. YCS Superintendent urges parents to keep their children at home if they display symptoms of the illness, which include a sudden onset of nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, stomach cramping, and/or fever.
Norovirus is very contagious and is easily transmitted from person to person most through the oral/fecal route. Considering that hand sanitizer does NOT work against this virus, it is important to wash your hands with soap frequently. Use bleach to clean and disinfect surfaces.
In case you are experiencing symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting, it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
Source: www.yelmonline.com/stories/yelm-community-schools-report-norovirus-spread,285017