Medford school cancels classes due 'increased spread' of norovirus outbreak
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Key Points:
- Roberts Elementary School in Medford will cancel classes on Thursday due to a significant increase in norovirus cases, with over 130 students absent on Wednesday and additional reports of stomach illness among students and staff.
- The school will undergo a professional deep-cleaning while closed, and the Medford Board of Health will inspect cafeteria equipment to identify any potential causes of the outbreak.
- Norovirus, a highly contagious illness causing vomiting and diarrhea, is the leading cause of foodborne illness in the U.S., according to the CDC.
- Other schools in the Medford Public Schools district will remain open and operate as usual on Thursday.
- Roberts Elementary plans to announce later how it will make up for the missed school day.
