Jennings McCall Continuing Retirement Community in Forest Grove, Ore., has seen a 'gastrointestinal event' effect about one-quarter of residents, reports OregonLive.com.
Here are three things to know:
- Washington County Health and Human Services believes the illness is caused by a norovirus.
- Washington County guidelines for noroviruses in group care facilities require sick residents to be confined to their rooms and group activities cancelled.
- The county is currently conducting sample on tests to provide a more specific diagnosis.