2008 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Jail, Oregon
A confirmed outbreak of norovirus occurred among inmates at jail in Oregon. Fifty-eight people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
The vehicle of infection was not reported.
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, norovirus, prison, jail, correctional+facilityOverview
| Outbreak began: | April 2008 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OR |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Correctional Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 58 |
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Sources & documents
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