2021 Outbreak of Norovirus Associated with a Fast-Food Restaurant, Illinois
In February 2021, Illinois public health officials investigated an outbreak of norovirus, Genogroup II. Ninety-three people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died. The vehicle of transmission was not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | February 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Restaurant |
| Molecular test results: | Genogroup II |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 93 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
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