The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed that they are currently investigating a norovirus outbreak at the University of Southern California. A representative from the Department of Public Health told LAist that 103 cases have been reported since October 26, which is when the university reached out to the department about the situation. Although norovirus is often associated with cruise ships, it’s not uncommon for it to strike college campuses (or, really, anywhere where people are living in close proximity to one another).
The Department of Public Health is currently working with the university to identify the cause of these infections and to prevent new infections, according to a statement issued Thursday.
