Norovirus Hits 29 Sacramento Schools: Report

SACRAMENTO, CA — The Sac City Unified School District has confirmed that 29 schools in the district have received seen students and staff exhibit symptoms of norovirus, according to a report on KCRA. The report says the district has yet to confirm which schools have reported symptoms.

Parents of infants and toddlers at Discovery Tree Schools received an email earlier in the week that said while the preschools have yet to experience any symptoms, they are taking key steps to ensure the virus doesn't enter school grounds.

The norovirus reports in Sacramento come amid a wave of reports elsewhere in Northern California:

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To curtail the spread of the virus, health officials recommend frequent and proper hand hygiene. Anyone who has suffered from acute gastroenteritis or flu-like symptoms should stay home for at least 48 hours after symptoms have stopped and should clean household surfaces with a bleached-based cleaner.

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