October 2, 2008
Illnesses at Georgetown University Blamed on Norovirus
NBC4 is reporting that the hospitalizations of Georgetown University students that began Tuesday night is being blamed on a massive outbreak of the Norovirus. Something like 170 students are now believed to be affected. The last report from the Hoya says that the Leo J. O'Donovan dining hall has been closed indefinitely while officials investigate the illnesses.
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I had that a few years back when my 4 yr old cousin got it and then blew chunks all over me. 48 hours of pure, concentrated, vomit-tastic agony. And extremely contagious, even if no one throws up on you. All those nice people who helped their roommates to the hospital will probably come down with it themselves. Nasty, nasty stuff.
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It was sort of a given that it would end up as Norovirus, but the dining hall is re-opening this evening.
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i don't want to work tomorrow. Does anyone know or is an infected student? Can I lick your/their face?
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Georgetown letter
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Meanwhile, across town at another overpriced institution, the Moronvirus continues to plague the Capitol Hill campus.
An unnamed official was quoted: "While it may appear to the public that this virus has ravaged Capitol Hill unabated for over 200 years, we believe that the Moronvirus is in its final throes."
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Nasty! im avoiding the entire georgetown area for the next week. can the patriot act be invoked to shut down the campus?