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Creekview Middle School in Fort Worth closed for sanitation after a norovirus outbreak sickened more than 100 students; district officials plan to reopen Monday following guidance from Tarrant County Public Health.
Creekview Middle School in Saginaw, Texas, will close Friday for a campus-wide disinfection after a surge in norovirus cases among students and staff; the district plans to reopen Monday, March 2, and other campuses remain open.
McHenry County health officials report a two-week rise in acute gastroenteritis, most likely norovirus, with symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, nausea and cramps. They urge residents to wash hands with soap and water (not sanitizer), stay home 24 hours after symptoms end (48 hours for food handlers), stay hydrated, disinfect surfaces with EPA List G products, and follow CDC guidance to prevent spread.
Norovirus is mainly spread through contaminated food or water and typically causes sudden vomiting and diarrhea 12–48 hours after exposure, with dehydration a common risk. There are no antivirals or effective antibiotics; management focuses on rest, plenty of fluids, and gradually reintroducing foods as you feel better (BRAT is a common guideline but not mandatory). Avoid alcohol and dairy if lactose intolerance occurs. Since hand sanitizers are less effective, wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and be aware the virus can remain contagious for up to two weeks, especially for young children, older adults, or immunocompromised individuals.
Switzerland’s women’s hockey team is in precautionary isolation at the Milan 2026 Olympics after one player tested positive for norovirus, with the affected player isolated since arrival and not in Friday’s win over the Czech Republic. The team also did not participate in the opening ceremony. They remain set to face Canada on Saturday, as health officials monitor the spread that has already disrupted Finland’s schedule and postponed games, including through cross-border scrutiny by IIHF and NHL officials.
A women's ice hockey match between Finland and Canada at the 2026 Winter Olympics has been postponed by a week due to a norovirus outbreak in Team Finland, moving the Group A game from 5 February at 20:00 GMT to 12 February at 13:20 at the same venue, Rho Arena, after medical consultations.
A Norovirus outbreak sidelined 13 Finnish players, leaving eight skaters and two goalies to skate as their women’s hockey opener against Canada was postponed to February 12. The delay reshapes Group A play at Milan-Cortina 2026, with Olympic officials citing safety and integrity. Canada and the US are set to begin group play soon, while Finland works to recover and regroup for the tournament's remainder.
The Finland-Canada women's Olympic ice hockey game has been postponed due to norovirus cases in Team Finland and will now be played on February 12 at 14:30 local time at the Milano Rho Ice Hockey Arena, with health and safety prioritized and organizers thanking fans and partners for their understanding.
A women’s hockey game between Finland and Canada at the Milan Cortina Games was postponed after a norovirus outbreak left the Finnish team with only 10 players available on the ice. The match, originally scheduled for Feb. 5, was rescheduled to Feb. 12 at Milano Rho, with the IOC saying the decision prioritized health, safety and fair competition.
Emergency crews responded to a suspected norovirus outbreak at The Residence at Paine Estate in Wayland, MA, with five people transported to local hospitals; town officials say public health staff are coordinating with the facility, other Wayland assisted livings have been notified, EMS staffing has been increased, and mutual aid has been requested, with no further details released.
California is seeing rising norovirus activity, with a newly detected subvariant (GII.17) possibly fueling the trend. The virus spreads via the fecal-oral route and can be transmitted through damp laundry in the home. Health experts urge separating the clothes of the sick, washing germy loads with bleach, drying on high heat until completely dry, sanitizing hampers, and washing hands after handling laundry to reduce household spread, noting underwear and children's clothing carry the most germs.
Lawrence wastewater shows high levels of six viruses—COVID-19, influenza A and B, RSV, human metapneumovirus, and norovirus—over the past three weeks, signaling rising community circulation during peak flu season. Wastewater reflects virus presence rather than exact case counts, and the Stratus (XFG) COVID variant now accounts for about 82% of positive samples, with influenza B peaking earlier in the season.
Norovirus cases are rising in the UK, putting extra pressure on the NHS with four trusts declaring critical incidents. The highly infectious winter vomiting bug spreads through close contact, contaminated surfaces, food, and water, prompting Health Security Agency guidance that handwashing with soap and warm water is essential (not alcohol gel). Those affected should stay home for 48 hours after symptoms end, avoid handling food, and refrain from visiting vulnerable people in hospitals or care homes.
Maine public health officials are monitoring circulating illnesses, with influenza being the primary concern, alongside norovirus and COVID-19.
As holiday gatherings end, cases of flu, COVID-19, and norovirus are rising, with increased flu activity linked to travel and social events. Health experts recommend vaccination and good hygiene practices to prevent illness.