Ballarat faces severe gastroenteritis outbreak, with health officials urging hygiene and isolation.

Gastroenteritis cases have surged in Ballarat, affecting childcare centers, schools, and workplaces, leading to high absenteeism. Health authorities advise practicing hygiene and staying home for 48 hours after symptoms appear. Cryptosporidiosis cases, at their highest since 1995, and increased rotavirus cases are contributing to the outbreak. Doctors recommend good hygiene and staying home when sick to reduce the spread.

November 25, 2024
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