hope college is amidst a norovirus breakout.
for those of you who don't know, the norovirus is basically the flu on steroids and lasts for 24-48 hours... and it is extremely contagious.
there was actually a norovirus breakout at snow mountain ranch this summer. it was contained rather well.
but move into the dormitory setting, and you get what hope college is dealing with right now...
over 400 infected students, and classes and all sporting events canceled through at least wednesday.
third noordy (my floor) has been rumored to have the virus. as of yesterday, about 6 or so girls were sick. the panic for most set in and that's where the idea of norovirus came to mind. only the symptoms don't match... not as instantaneous and extreme as norovirus.
speaking as one who got sick this morning, i have theory:
stomach flu, something in the food, and the mentalality all rolled into one creates a psuedonorovirus.
after this morning, i actually started to feel better... in fact, i felt great. as of about a half hour ago, i'm getting that funky feeling again, but i am trying to keep a positive mentality... and wash my hands a lot.
crazy how fast things spread in a dorm.
i guess that's the downside of close-knit communities.
but hey, we can bond in our pathetic puking fests.
sorry. that was gross.
i'll keep y'all updated...
and not in so much detail next time :)
3 comments:
i hate my life right now.
guess who???
i left you a hint on your creepy stalker checker thingy...
not that you didnt just hear that it was me...forget about that.
some people think its funny, but it's really......
Right way to wash your hands: water, soap (soap them up for 2-happy birthday songs), rinse, grab paper towel, which you use to open door. Get some lysol wipes & use them on everything (specially doors) it will be your best friend!
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