The norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting, diarrhea, and abdominal pain.
George Washington Carver School was forced to close following a massive norovirus outbreak.All school and childcare operations were shut down from Friday, March 17 to Wednesday, March 22 at George Washington Carver Elementary School due to a norovirus outbreak,Authorities called for the closure after consulting with health officials with Long Beach Health and Human Services.
The norovirus is a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and abdominal pain. It spreads primarily through direct and indirect contact with a sick person’s poop or vomit. One parent told FOX 11 that before the closure, the school continued operations despite several students falling ill over the past several weeks. "They should have closed sooner to prevent so many people from being sick," they wrote.
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