2023 Outbreak of Norovirus Associated with a Lake/Reservoir, Massachusetts

In July 2023, Massachusetts public health officials investigated a waterborne outbreak of norovirus associated with untreated recreational water at a lake/reservoir. Five people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:July 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:MA
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Water
Location(s):Lake
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:5

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