2015 Outbreak of Norovirus Connected to Meals on Wheels, Kansas
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment investigated an outbreak of norovirus linked to meals provided on January 6, 2015 by Meals on Wheels to residents of Neosho County. A total of 61 outbreak associated cases were identified. Seven were hospitalized. One person died.
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| Outbreak began: | January 2015 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | KS |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Brand name(s): | Meals on Wheels |
| Molecular test results: | GII.4 Sydney |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 61 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 7 |
| Number of deaths: | 1 |