2017 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Restaurant, Denver, Colorado
In March 2017 local public health authorities in the Denver area investigated an outbreak of suspected norovirus among patrons of a Denver restaurant. The meal date was March 5. Twenty one people reported symptoms consistent with a norovirus infection. No one was hospitalized and no one died. There were no stool specimens available for testing. Investigators learned that a chef worked while ill during the implicated outbreak period.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | March 2017 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | CO |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill food worker |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 21 |
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Sources & documents
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