A suspected Norovirus outbreak at Dr. Frank J. Hayden Secondary Faculty has despatched a number of college students residence.
An nameless tip to BurlingtonToday mentioned college students began feeling abdomen issues on Tuesday, Sept. 17.
“Halton Region Public Health has concluded that the stomach-related illnesses are likely due to Norovirus outbreak, which is spread from person to person,” Heather Francey, supervisor of communications and engagement for Halton District Faculty Board mentioned in an e-mail.
“The safety and well-being of our students and staff is our top priority. Information from Public Health has been shared with all students, parents/guardians and staff including resources from Public Health on recommended measures to help stop the spread of the virus.”
As of Wednesday night, 65 college students had been absent because of stomach-related points. Hayden Secondary Faculty has a inhabitants of round 1,325. The college stays open.
There are at the moment no different colleges within the Halton District Faculty Board reporting any improve in stomach-related sicknesses in college students or workers.
