2023 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Long-term Care Facility, Illinois

In February 2023, public health officials in Illinois investigated an outbreak of norovirus associated with a long-term care facility. Eleven people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.

The vehicle of transmission was not reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:February 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:IL
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Residential Care Facility
Molecular test results:Genogroup II

Health impact

Total ill:11
Number hospitalized:1

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