2020 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Long Term Care Facility, Washington
In January 2020, the Benton Franklin Health District investigated an outbreak of norovirus at a long term care facility. Sixty outbreak associated cases were identified. Four people were hospitalized. No one died. An ill foodhandler was suspected to be the source of the outbreak.
Tags:
ill foodhandler, ill foodworkerOverview
| Outbreak began: | January 2020 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill foodhandler |
| Location(s): | Senior Care Facility |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 60 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
Sources & documents
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