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Norovirus outbreak hits nearly 100 at Kansas elementary school
Original: Nearly 100 kids, staff at Kansas elementary school come down with norovirus in outbreak
A norovirus outbreak has sickened nearly 100 students and staff members at an elementary school in Kansas, according to reports. The highly contagious stomach bug spread through the school, affecting children and employees alike. Health officials typically respond to such outbreaks with enhanced cleaning and guidance on hygiene to limit further transmission of the virus.
Why now: The scale of the outbreak, hitting almost 100 people at a single school, is drawing attention amid ongoing seasonal norovirus concerns.
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- Nearly 100 kids, staff at Kansas elementary school come down with norovirus in outbreak · The Independent
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