Laboratory testing has shown that norovirus is behind dozens of illnesses among students and staff at Georgetown University in Washington D.C.
University officials have been working with public health officials since Sept. 21 when about a dozen students reported symptoms consistent with foodborne illnesses, specifically norovirus.
“On Friday evening, our
Continue Reading Testing shows dozens of illnesses at university likely caused by norovirus
Officials at Georgetown University are continuing to monitor a cluster of illnesses that include symptoms consistent with food poisoning.
As of Sept. 24, the university was reporting illnesses of 62 students, staff, and “community members.” On Sept. 21 the school officials said 12 students had reported symptoms. No one has
Continue Reading Number of illnesses continues to rise at university; officials say food is likely cause
At least a dozen students at Georgetown University have reported being sick with symptoms that resemble foodborne illness and an official says they may be part of a nationwide outbreak of Salmonella infections.
Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Ranit Mishori says the school is working to determine the cause of
Continue Reading Georgetown University reports outbreak among students; source unknown
