2021 Outbreak of Norovirus Associated with Catered Food, Ohio
In March 2021, Ohio public health officials investigated a confirmed outbreak of norovirus, GII.P7-GII.6 associated with catered food. Thirty-one people were ill. Two people were hospitalized. No one died.
The vehicle of transmission was not reported.
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catererOverview
| Outbreak began: | March 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | OH |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Catered Event |
| Molecular test results: | GII.P7-GII.6 |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 31 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 2 |
Sources & documents
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