Suspected Norovirus Outbreak Sickens Over 80 Students at Babylon School
Over 80 students at Babylon High School in Long Island were sickened by a suspected outbreak of norovirus, with health officials believing it to be the cause. The outbreak was largely contained to the high school, with only a few cases found in students in other schools in the district. The best way to prevent infection is by washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and disinfecting surfaces. Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, and stomach pain, and there is no treatment for norovirus.