Health Officials Report 97 Norovirus Cases Linked to Kansas School
Health officials confirmed a norovirus outbreak at Bentwood Elementary School in Kansas, reporting 97 cases, with 95 among students and staff within the school.
Lima, OH, October 21, 2026 —
Health officials confirmed a norovirus outbreak at Bentwood Elementary School in Kansas, reporting 97 cases. Of those, 95 were among students and staff within the school, according to the information provided.
The reported total includes two cases beyond the 95 identified among the school’s students and staff. The available information does not say who those two people are or describe their connection, if any, to the school.
No date for the confirmation or case count was provided. The identities of the health officials who confirmed the outbreak were also not specified. The information does not say when the cases began, whether any cases were added after the count was reported, or how the cases were identified.
Details about the school’s response were not provided. There is no information on whether classes or school activities were affected, what steps officials or school administrators have taken, or whether health officials issued guidance to families and staff.
The reported figures establish the number of cases and the number identified among students and staff at Bentwood Elementary. They do not, on their own, provide further detail about the outbreak’s timing, scope beyond those figures, or current status. No additional case information, inspection findings, or next steps were included in the summary.
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