2021 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Hospital Associated with an Ill Food Worker, Washington
In February 2021, Benton Franklin Health District investigated a confirmed outbreak of norovirus at a hospital. Forty-three outbreak associated cases were identified. Investigators suspect an ill food handler/preparer/worker who prepared food was the source of the outbreak.
Tags:
ill foodhandler, ill foodworker, barehand contactOverview
| Outbreak began: | February 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | WA |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Ill foodhandler |
| Location(s): | Hospital |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 43 |
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