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

In April 2018 there was an outbreak of norovirus at a restaurant in Snohomish County, Washington. Eleven outbreak associated cases were identified. No one was hospitalized and no one died. Bare-hand contact of a ready-to-eat food by an ill foodhandler was the suspected source of the outbreak.

Overview

Outbreak began:April 2018
Affected country:US
States/territories:WA
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Ill foodhandler
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:11

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