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Medford school cancels classes due 'increased spread' of norovirus outbreak
More than 130 students were absent due to suspected norovirus; school closed for deep cleaning and cafeteria inspection to prevent further spread, officials said.
- On Thursday, Roberts Elementary School in Medford canceled classes after over 130 students were absent Wednesday due to stomach illness, Interim Superintendent Suzanne B. Galusi and Principal Michelle Crowell said.
- Following the surge, Medford Public Schools consulted the Medford Board of Health and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, which said symptoms resembled norovirus, a highly contagious stomach virus.
- A contracted cleaning firm will sanitize Roberts on Thursday while the Medford Board of Health inspects cafeteria equipment, and all other Medford Public Schools remain open with makeup plans underway.
- Health services recommended a full day symptom-free wait, urging students and staff experiencing vomiting-like symptoms to wait 24 hours before returning, while parents of Roberts Elementary students praised the swift closure.
- The CDC and researchers note norovirus' national impact as WastewaterSCAN data show cases rising in Massachusetts and nationwide, even while DPH reports stable levels and notes winter seasonality.
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