The College of Guelph has recognized a cluster of scholars residing in residence who’re experiencing the belly sickness gastroenteritis.
The primary circumstances have been reported Monday. As of Wednesday afternoon, about 60 individuals have self-identified as being sick with the virus, the college informed Ontario Chronicle in an e mail.
In accordance with Well being Ontario, viral gastroenteritis is an irritation of the abdomen and intestines, including:
It is also known as a abdomen flu or abdomen bug. The virus is normally unfold by way of meals or water, which means it might contaminate meals or an merchandise utilized in meals preparation. It will also be unfold from individual to individual by way of shut contact.
Signs can embrace vomiting, diarrhea and stomach discomfort or ache.
Remedy for viral gastroenteritis is minimal and entails guaranteeing people who find themselves affected do not get dehydrated.
College working with public well being
In an announcement on the college’s web site, it says college officers are working with Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Well being on subsequent steps to deal with the state of affairs.
“Scholar wellness and pupil housing groups are actively working to stop the unfold of viruses, together with enhanced cleansing of surfaces, and offering training and consciousness to college students to guard themselves and their residence communities,” college media relations officer Katherine Hill stated within the e mail.
Hill stated the vast majority of circumstances are in South Residence, with a number of circumstances reported in different residences.
The college says it’ll proceed to watch the state of affairs and supply updates on its web site as needed.
