Norovirus outbreak closes St Joseph's Roman Catholic School in Bacup

Emma Downey
By Emma Downey
Published 17th Jun 2024, 09:59 BST
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A school has been forced to close today due to an outbreak of norovirus.

St Joseph's Roman Catholic School in Bacup has closed the whole building due to excessive staff absence due to the contagious bug.

St Joseph's Roman Catholic School in Bacup has closed the whole building due to excessive staff absence due to the contagious bug.St Joseph's Roman Catholic School in Bacup has closed the whole building due to excessive staff absence due to the contagious bug.
St Joseph's Roman Catholic School in Bacup has closed the whole building due to excessive staff absence due to the contagious bug. | UGC

Lancashire County Council’s website said: “Excessive staff absence.

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Unavoidable school closure due to excessive staff absence due to the norovirus.

St Joseph's Roman Catholic School in Bacup has closed the whole building due to excessive staff absence due to the contagious bug.St Joseph's Roman Catholic School in Bacup has closed the whole building due to excessive staff absence due to the contagious bug.
St Joseph's Roman Catholic School in Bacup has closed the whole building due to excessive staff absence due to the contagious bug. | Google

We have notified parents and contacted public health.

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What is norovirus?

Norovirus, also known as Norwalk virus and sometimes referred to as the winter vomiting disease, is the most common cause of gastroenteritis.

Infection is characterized by non-bloody diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Fever or headaches may also occur.

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People infected with norovirus are contagious from the moment they begin feeling ill to at least three days after recovery.

Some people may be contagious for as long as two weeks after recovery. Therefore, good hand washing is important. It is unknown when the school will reopen.

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