2006 Outbreak of Norovirus at Cumberland Hill Elementary School Dance, Rhode Island
A father and daughter dance held at the Cumberland Hill Elementary school, in Rhode Island, led to nearly 100 norovirus cases. Food was served at the dance, and a health department investigation concluded salad was the most likely vehicle. The source of the contamination was not determined.
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, rhode+island, cumberland+hillOverview
| Outbreak began: | April 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | RI |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Salad |
| Location(s): | School Event |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 99 |
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Sources & documents
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