2018 Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to Fast Food, Oklahoma

In April 2017 Oklahoma Department of Health officials investigated an outbreak of norovirus in Kay County. Co-workers purchased food at a fast food restaurant on April 10 and ate their meals at their workplace. Two people were laboratory confirmed with norovirus. Eight people were considered to be probable cases. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:April 2018
Affected country:US
States/territories:OK
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Restaurant
Molecular test results:yes

Health impact

Total ill:10

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents