2023 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Hotel, Kentucky

In April 2023, public health officials in Kentucky investigated an outbreak of norovirus associated with a hotel/motel. Forty-eight people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.

The vehicle of transmission was not reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:April 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:KY
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Hotel
Molecular test results:Genogroup II GII.4 New Orleans, GII.P untypeable

Health impact

Total ill:48
Number hospitalized:1

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