Suspected Norovirus outbreak in Medford prompts school closure after more than 100 student absences

An elementary school in Medford will be closed on Thursday after over 130 students were absent on Wednesday as a suspected case of Norovirus runs rampant through the building.

A professional cleaning company will perform a deep cleaning of Roberts Elementary School as students and staff stay home on Thursday, school officials say.

School officials consulted with the Medford Board of Health and the Massachusetts Department of Public Health to determine the wave of illness is likely due to the spread of Norovirus…

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