- Queensland fresh year students have been hit with the dreaded gastro virus
- At least 20 students have been hit with the bug, ending O-week celebrations
- Students have been separated and university classes do not start until next week
For what should be a memorable first week meeting new people at University has turned into a sickly nightmare for many students hit with gastro.
The dreaded gastroenteritis bug has affected 20 students at two University of Queensland residential colleges.
Just days into orientation week, a number of students have been segregated from other students after they were hit by the gastro outbreak at King’s College and Grace College in Brisbane’s west.
The dreaded gastroenteritis bug has affected 20 students at two University of Queensland residential colleges (pictured)
A number of students have been segregated from other students after they were hit by the gastro outbreak at King’s College and Grace College in Brisbane’s west (pictured)
‘All students have been placed in separate accommodation to try to limit any infection of other students,’ Metro North Public Health Unit Dr James Smith said in a statement.
Symptoms of gastro can appear as early as 12 hours after being exposed to the virus.
People experiencing any symptoms including a fever, chills, headaches or fatigue should keep hydrated and stay away from schools or public places for at least 48 hours.
The Metro North Hospital and Health Service’s public health unit told Courier Mail they had started testing for the cause of the violent outbreak.
While official university classes do not begin until next week, the two Queensland college’s shared photos of their orientation activities online.
Symptoms of gastro can appear as early as 12 hours after being exposed (stock image)