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OT: Virus sickens folks at Yellowstone/Grand Teton

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Posted by Ken Henke on June 20, 2013 at 10:13 AM
Apparently a norovirus is going around Yellowstone and Grand Teton parks. I suspect those heading that way in the near future would be best served by taking the necessary precautions. Nothing like a raging case of diarrhea to ruin a photo shoot. FYI...a contact I have with the Park Service indicated they are not sparing the bleach to disinfect every public facility. In fact, he joked that a tourist now will probably smell more bleach than sulfur from the geysers!

http://www.foxnews.com/health/2013/06/20/virus-sickens-200-at-yellowstone-grand-teton-parks
Posted by Don George on June 20, 2013 at 6:41 PM
I was there during that timeframe. wonder how long it takes for it to hit?
Posted by Ken Henke on June 20, 2013 at 7:56 PM
From what I read a day or two before symtoms show up. Hopefully, that time has passed for you.
Posted by John Mumaw on June 20, 2013 at 10:46 PM
My wife and grandson are heading up that way on Monday, and we all appreciate the heads up on this, Ken.
Posted by Don George on June 21, 2013 at 9:36 AM
http://www.jhnewsandguide.com/article.php?art_id=9985 John, Looks like it has returned.