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Babson College will officially close its campus at 5 pm, Saturday, March 28, 2009, because of an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness, which is likely caused by the norovirus. This decision was made by the College in consultation and partnership with the Wellesley Board of Health as a prudent measure to contain the spread of the illness. All classes, meetings, athletic events, and similar events are cancelled until Wednesday morning, April 1, 2009. All non-essential personnel should not report to campus.
All classes, events and activities will be suspended until Wednesday morning. Students are asked to remain on campus to limit the spread of the virus. The College has active measures in place to meet daily needs and to respond to health issues. Students are asked to avoid congregating and/or engaging in group activities that create opportunities for the virus to spread.
Since Wednesday, March 25, more than 100 Babson students and staff have reported symptoms associated with norovirus to Babson Health Services such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea, with the vast majority of cases occurring in the last 24 hours.
