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
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

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents