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 |
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| 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 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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