Norovirus That Was Sweeping Yolo School Districts Has Abated
But officials say everyone should still remain vigilant.
Sacramento Bee:
Yolo County Declares Norovirus Outbreak Over
The norovirus outbreak gripping Yolo County schools has ended, according to county health officials. The number of people reporting norovirus symptoms – vomiting and diarrhea – declined after school let out for summer, a county press release said. (Garrison, 6/12)
In other public health news —
KPBS:
San Diego Study: This Rare Type Of Cancer Is Being Overdiagnosed
Appendix cancer is rare. ... But San Diego researchers are out with a new study suggesting many of those cases could be overdiagnosed. (Wagner, 6/12)
Orange County Register:
Lab Testing Finds Foothill Ranch Spa Was The Source Of Legionnaires’ Disease
Lab testing has determined that the Foothill Ranch community spa was the source of Legionnaires’ disease that hospitalized two adults. The pool, wade pool and spa, at 27021 Burbank, were closed May 12. (Perkes, 6/12)