Norovirus Claims Another Life
Another resident of the Cascade Inn retirement center has died from complications related to norovirus poisoning. The resident's death is the 5th norovirus-related death in Clark County, Washington, this spring. 3 other residents of the Cascade Inn and a resident of Echo Ridge in La Center, a small adult care center, have also died.
Norovirus has been a significant problem in Clark County, Washington, this spring. In addition to the nearly 100 people who have been sickened at the Cascade Inn, norovirus has sickened over 100 people at the Van Mall Retirement Community and numerous others at Echo Ridge in La Center, the Washington Medical Center and American Medical Response.
Norovirus is highly contagious. Anyone with symptoms of norovirus should stay secluded for 48 hours. Hand washing will also help prevent the spread of the disease.
