Officials: Cause Of Ursinus College Illnesses Identified
COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. (CBS) -- Montgomery County Health officials say they've confirmed the cause of the stomach bug that sickened more than 200 students at Ursinus College last week.
From the start, Montgomery County commissioner and interim health department medical director Dr. Val Arkoosh suspected Norovirus, now the county confirms results from tests of two students taken at Phoenixville Hospital confirmed presence of the virus.
"As long as individuals stay well-hydrated, there is very, very low risk of anything more serious," said Dr. Arkoosh.
Arkoosh credits the response from the College to take steps to try to limit the spread of the fast moving and highly contagious virus.
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The illness forced the closure of the dining hall for cleaning and sanitation, and classes were cancelled on Thursday afternoon and Friday as crews worked to disinfect buildings on campus and install hand sanitizer dispensers. Classes resumed today.
