Norovirus Forces School Shutdown | Little Rock News

Searcy County schools shut down Friday after two students tested positive for norovirus — a nasty, super contagious stomach bug causing vomiting and diarrhea. To prevent wider spread, the district is deep cleaning classrooms and high-touch areas while urging everyone to wash hands constantly. The Arkansas Department of Health is guiding their response as cases emerge at other schools too. Students and staff must stay home until symptom-free for 48 hours before returning. Meanwhile, Friday’s big football game has been postponed to September 10th, and volleyball and cross country events are canceled — all part of a cautious effort to keep everyone safe and get back to normal as soon as possible. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d272b6da4cfcc2d4