2016 Outbreak of Suspected Norovirus, Colorado Springs, Colorado

In November 2016 El Paso County health officials investigated an outbreak of gastroenteritis. Incubation, duration and symptoms were consistent with norovirus. Seven people became ill following a meal at a restaurant in Colorado Springs. The implicated meal date was November 21, 2016. No one was tested for a foodborne pathogen. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:November 2016
Affected country:US
States/territories:CO
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:no

Health impact

Total ill:7

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents