Here are four key notes:
1. The Erie County (Ohio) Health Department is testing staff members to determine if they have norovirus.
2. Staff members can rejoin the convention 24 hours after their symptoms dissipate.
3. Officials are concerned norovirus may have infected nearly 500 other delegation members.
4. Symptoms can last for up to three days.
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