2018 Outbreak of Norovirus Illnesses Linked to Sushi, Skagit County, Washington
In November 2018, Skagit County Health Department officials investigated an outbreak of norovirus linked to sushi. Nineteen outbreak associated cases were identified. No one was hospitalized and no one died. A glove-hand contact by a foodhandler/worker/preparer who was ill was suspected to be the source of the outbreak.
Tags:
ill foodhandler, ill foodworker, raw fish, Skagit CountyOverview
| Outbreak began: | November 2018 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Sushi, Ill foodhandler |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 19 |
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