2006 Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to Applebee's Restaurant, Michigan
An outbreak of norovirus began in November, 2006, at an Applebee's Restaurant located in Lansing, Michigan. The illnesses forced the restaurant to close for cleaning. After the restaurant reopened, more illnesses occurred and the restaurant closed again.
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, norovirus, Applebee'sOverview
| Outbreak began: | November 2006 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MI |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Brand name(s): | Applebee's |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 318 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 10 |
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