2018 Outbreak of Norovirus at Lockspot Cafe, Seattle, Washington

in May 2018 Public Health Seattle King County (PHSKC) investigated an outbreak of Norovirus at the Lockspot Café in Seattle. Five people from separate dining parties became ill after consuming food and beverage at the restaurant between May 12-16. PHSKC Environmental Health investigators visited and closed the restaurant on May 17. No one was hospitalized and no one died. Before reopening the restaurant will conduct a thorough cleaning and disinfection.

Overview

Outbreak began:May 2018
Affected country:US
States/territories:WA
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Restaurant
Brand name(s):Lockspot Cafe
Molecular test results:no

Health impact

Total ill:5

Sources & documents

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