Foodborne Illness Outbreaks at Schools, Child Care, and Long-term Care Facilities

Child Care Providers

• Information and resources for child care providers

Schools

• 2024-2025 Norovirus Information for Schools (PDF)
  Student Illness Log (PDF) | Staff Illness Log (PDF) | Employee Illness Screening Form for Norovirus (Word) | Communicating with Parents During an Outbreak

Long-Term Care Facilities

• 2023-2024 Norovirus Information for Long-Term Care Facilities (PDF)
  Resident Illness Log (PDF) | Staff Illness Log (PDF) | Employee Illness Screening Form for Norovirus (Word)
• Resources
  Protect Our Residents! Poster (PDF) | Protect Our Residents! Staff Poster (PDF) | Norovirus and Long-term Care Facilities Webinar

Media Relations

• Tips for Working with the Media During an Outbreak

More information

More information on controlling outbreaks at schools and long-term care facilities is available at MDH. Please call 1-877-FOOD-ILL (877-366-3455) to receive more information about controlling outbreaks at your facility.