CORNELIUS, N.C. (WBTV) – Mecklenburg County Public Well being officers confirmed a current norovirus outbreak at Cornelius Elementary Faculty.
Officers say they had been notified Thursday some college students and employees on the college developed norovirus-like signs.
The college was cleaned and disinfected earlier than reopening Friday.
“Cornelius Elementary Faculty has been proactive in addressing the scenario and speaking with employees and college students,” stated well being officers in a press launch.
Norovirus is a contagious foodborne sickness that may be contracted from an contaminated individual, contaminated meals or water or by touching contaminated surfaces.
The virus causes irritation of the abdomen or intestines which ends up in abdomen ache, nausea, diarrhea and vomiting. The incubation interval is roughly 36 hours and signs can final 24-48 hours.
MCPH suggested that individuals with sickness in keeping with Norovirus ought to keep out of labor or college till 48 hours after signs have resolved.
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