2018 Outbreak of Norovirus Linked to Raw Oysters, Canada

In March/April 2018 Canadian public health authorities investigated an outbreak of norovirus linked to consumption of raw oysters. As of April 27, 172 cases had been reported by 3 provinces: British Columbia (132), Alberta (15), and Ontario (25). No deaths had been reported. Individuals became sick between mid-March and mid-April 2018. Most individuals who became sick reported eating raw oysters from the south and central part of Baynes Sound, British Columbia before onset of symptoms. Stool collected from several case patients were laboratory confirmed with norovirus.

Overview

Outbreak began:March 2018
Affected country:Canada
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Oysters
Location(s):Unknown
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:172

Sources & documents

Outbreak documents