Norovirus found among 190 cases of gastroenteritis in Guelph

Cases of the stomach flu continue to spread among students at the University of Guelph.

As of Jan. 11, Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health (WDG PH) confirmed 190 cases, with the first report of a sample of Norovirus found.

On Monday, 60 cases were reported and as of Thursday, that number doubled to 150 known cases of gastroenteritis on Friday, specifically in University residences.

Norovirus is known to spread easily from person to person. It’s classified as a group of viruses that cause stomach flu or stomach infections.

The University is once again urging students to avoid large social gatherings that could spread the illness even further, and asking everyone to wash hands and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

The school is working alongside WDG PH to tackle the growing number of cases.

More information on how to stay healthy can be found here.