Norovirus

01. Reporting Requirements. Each case or suspected case of norovirus must be reported to th e Department or Health District within one (1) working day of identification. (3-17-22) 02. Investigation. Each reported case of norovirus must be investigated to confirm the diagnosis, identify clusters or outbreaks of the infection, and identify the source of the infection. (3-17-22) 03. Restrictions - Daycare Facility. A person excreting norovirus must not attend or provide persona l care in a daycare while symptomatic, unless an exemption is obtained from the Department or Health District. Thi s restriction will be withdrawn once asymptomatic for at least twenty-four (24) hours. (3-17-22) 04. Exclusions - Food Service Facility. A person suspected of infection with, or diagnosed with , norovirus is excluded from working as a food employee while symptomatic, unless an exemption is made by th e Department or Health District. This exclusion will be withdrawn once the person is asymptomatic for at least twenty- four (24) hours. (3-17-22) 05. Restrictions - Health Care Facility. A person excreting norovirus must not provide personal car e in a health care facility, unless an exemption is obtained from the Department or Health District. This restriction wil l be withdrawn once asymptomatic for at least twenty-four (24) hours. (3-17-22) 06. Restrictions - School. A person excreting norovirus must not attend or work in a private, parochial , charter, or public school while symptomatic, unless an exemption is obtained from the Department or Health District . This restriction will be withdrawn once asymptomatic for at least twenty-four (24) hours. (3-17-22) 521. (RESERVED)