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Norovirus Sickens Hundreds at Florida School
May 17, 2018A possible norovirus outbreak has been reported at Hudson Elementary School in Hudson, FL.
School officials report that more than 200 students and faculty have contracted a gastrointestinal illness in the past week. Results of norovirus testing are pending from the local health department, WTVT-TV in Tampa, FL, reports.
In response to the outbreak, school officials have enacted enhanced cleaning procedures. Custodians have been instructed to use germicides on all high-touch surfaces such as doorknobs and desktops. In addition, several after school activities have been canceled.