We Have An Epidemic On Our Hands!

Well folks, Fitchburg was in the news again last week. Multiple students were rushed to the emergency room to avoid dehydration after excessive vomiting and other unpleasant side effects. The students affected felt better after about 24 hours and continued with their lives. After widespread panic and wild rumors, the diagnosis was the Norovirus. Some fun facts you should know:

It is true that the Norovirus could be spread by fecal contaminated food, but that is not the only way it can be spread. So the dining facilities should not be to blame. And even if it did start there, it may be the fault of a student who did not wash his hands after using the facilities. College students should know better.

It is also spread by water, so do not share drinks. Be careful and be thorough in the shower, and always wash your hands.

This can also be spread though human to human contact.

Students with the blood type O should especially be careful. Norovirus is contracted easier in this case.

The Norovirus can be dangerous if you don't stay hydrated, which is hard to do when you can't keep anything down.

So basically, this sucks a lot. All I ask you to do readers is stay hydrated, wash your hands, and do your best to stay healthy.