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ATLANTA — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently confirmed that test samples submitted by the Lousiana Department of Health and Hospitals contain a new strain of norovirus.

VANCOUVER, WA — After the O157:H7 E. coli strain was identified, the Clark County Department of Public Health conducted an investigation that found Fletch Family Daycare''s hygienic practices were acceptable.

HARRISBURG, PA — Outbreaks of shigellosis have been reported in Philadelphia, Allegheny, Dauphin and York counties.

WASHINGTON - In the United States, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA( and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) test and regulate such antibacterial ingredients.

CAMBRIDGE, MA — The Harvard Faculty Club, which was closed on March 30 because of a norovirus scare, will remain closed for at least seven days while the entire building is cleaned and disinfected.

HUNTING PARK, PA — After all of the animals are removed from the shelter, every surface in the facility will be degreased and disinfected before new animals are brought in — a process expected to take four days to complete.

OGDEN, UT – A study of 28 Southeast hospitals done by Duke University showed C. diff was 25 percent more common than MRSA.

MT. PLEASANT, SC — Moultrie Middle School students had an extra day added to their spring break after the Charleston County School District decided to close the school after several staff members called in sick with norovirus-like symptoms.

BETHESDA, MD — A new study from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) warns that drug resistance to the H1N1 influenza virus is a realistic threat that has already occurred in some cases.

COLUMBUS, OH — The NCAA Division I Men''s Swimming and Diving Championships have been delayed following a norovirus outbreak that sickened at least 18 student-athletes and one coach.