Eric McDonald, MD, medical director for epidemiology and immunization services for San Diego County Public Health Services, told The San Diego Union-Tribune that the outbreak is likely norovirus — a highly contagious gastrointestinal illness that often causes nausea and vomiting. According to Dr. McDonald, more than 100 students were reported absent with the virus on Thursday.
School officials stated, “District staff, with support from the County and experts contracted through the San Diego County Office of Education, will be thoroughly disinfecting and sanitizing the campus, from classrooms to common areas, including air filters, hard surfaces and carpets.”
Learn more about norovirus here.
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