Norovirus outbreak at Kansas elementary declared over after 95 cases

Norovirus outbreak at Kansas elementary declared over after 95 cases

Health officials said the norovirus outbreak at Bentwood Elementary in Olathe, Kansas, was declared over after no new cases had been reported since Oct. 13. The Johnson County Department of Health and Environment had earlier confirmed the outbreak, reporting 95 cases among students and staff and two additional cases in family members, and had urged hand-washing and isolation measures.

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Overland Park, Kansas, United States Johnson County, Kansas, United States

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October 23, 2026
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Norovirus outbreak sickens nearly 100 at Kansas elementary school
Norovirus outbreak sickens nearly 100 at Kansas elementary school

Yahoo • 23 Oct 15:37

Health officials report 95 cases of norovirus among students and staff at Bentwood Elementary in Olathe, with no hospitalizations and the outbreak declared over.

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October 22, 2026
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Norovirus outbreak sickens nearly 100 at Kansas elementary school
Norovirus outbreak sickens nearly 100 at Kansas elementary school

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 22 Oct 16:41

Health officials reported 95 student and staff cases and two family cases of norovirus at Bentwood Elementary in Olathe, Kansas, with the outbreak declared over after no new cases since Oct. 13.

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October 21, 2026
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Norovirus Outbreak Affects Nearly 100 at Kansas Elementary School
Norovirus Outbreak Affects Nearly 100 at Kansas Elementary School

Yahoo • 21 Oct 22:18

About 95 students and staff at Bentwood Elementary in Overland Park and two family members fell ill with norovirus, prompting intensified cleaning and public health guidance.

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Norovirus outbreak hits Bentwood Elementary with 95 confirmed cases
Norovirus outbreak hits Bentwood Elementary with 95 confirmed cases

KCTV • 21 Oct 11:41

Health officials confirmed a norovirus outbreak at Bentwood Elementary in Overland Park, reporting 95 cases among students and staff and urging hand-washing and isolation measures.

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Norovirus Outbreak Hits Bentwood Elementary School with About 85 Cases
Norovirus Outbreak Hits Bentwood Elementary School with About 85 Cases

KCTV • 21 Oct 11:41

Health officials confirmed a norovirus outbreak at Bentwood Elementary in Overland Park, reporting roughly 85 cases and urging hygiene measures to curb further spread.

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