2014 Outbreak of Norovirus at The Royal Hawaiian Hotel, Hawaii

In May 2014 the Hawaii Department of Health investigated an outbreak of norovirus occurring among guests at The Royal Hawaiian hotel in Honolulu. The outbreak was attributed in part to food consumed at the hotel's restaurant. One hundred fourteen outbreak associated cases were identified. One person was hospitalized. No one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:May 2014
Affected country:US
States/territories:HI
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Hotel, Restaurant
Brand name(s):The Royal Hawaiian
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:114
Number hospitalized:1

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents