2016 Outbreak of Norovirus Associated with the Midwest Shabbaton, Lawrence, Kansas

In February 2016 twenty four individuals who attended the Midwest Shabbaton events in Lawrence, Kansas became ill with norovirus. The Chabad on Campus hosted the event from February 26-28, 2016. Groups from Kansas, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, Indiana, Nebraska, and Wisconsin attended. Epidemiologic and clinical data collected were insufficient to determine if a food or drink item was the source of illness, or if illness was spread person-to-person. Three stool specimens were positive for norovirus.

Overview

Outbreak began:February 2016
Affected country:US
States/territories:KS
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Catered Event
Molecular test results:GII.4 Sydney

Health impact

Total ill:24

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents