2018 Outbreak of Norovirus Illnesses at a Restaurant, Washington
In April 2018, Snohomish County Health District staff investigated an outbreak of norovirus at a restaurant. Twenty two outbreak associated cases were identified. No one was hospitalized and no one died. Investigators suspected bare-hand contact by an ill food worker was the source of the outbreak.
Tags:
ill foodhandler, ill foodworkerOverview
| Outbreak began: | April 2018 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill foodhandler |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 22 |
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