2023 Outbreak of Norovirus at DSquared Hospitality at T-Mobile Market Hall, Washington

Public Health Seattle King County (PHSKC) investigated an outbreak of norovirus associated with Dsquared Hospitality at T-Mobile Market Hall in Bellevue, Washington. As of May 1, 2023, 22 people reported becoming ill after eating food at the facility Hall on April 26 and April 27. All the people developed one or more symptoms consistent with norovirus-like illness, including vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and chills. PHSKC identified one ill employee who reported symptoms consistent with norovirus on April 25, 2023. It is not clear if this person was contagious at work.

Environmental Health investigators visited the food service faclity on May 2, 2023. Investigators did not find any risk factors within the food service facility that are known to contribute to the spread of norovirus. The food service facility closed on May 2 to complete a thorough cleaning and disinfection.


Overview

Outbreak began:April 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:WA
Pathogen:Norovirus
Location(s):Restaurant
Brand name(s):DSquared Hospitality at T-Mobile Market Hall
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:22

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