2018 Outbreak of Norovirus Illnesses at a Restaurant in Pierce County, Washington

In April 2018 there was an outbreak of norovirus illnesses at a restaurant in Pierce County, Washington. Forty people were ill. There were no hospitalizations and no one died. A specific food item was not identified although investigators suspected an ill foodhandler preparing ready-to-eat food was the source.

Overview

Outbreak began:April 2018
Affected country:US
States/territories:WA
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Ill foodhandler
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:GII.P7-GII.7

Health impact

Total ill:40

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