2006 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Law Enforcement Meeting Banquet, Wyoming

An outbreak of gastroenteritis was associated with a law enforcement meeting and banquet that was held in Douglas, Wyoming. Participants attended trainings at the Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy (WLEA) and ate at a banquet provided by a local restaurant. One case patient tested positive for norovirus genogroup II. The epidemiologic investigation revealed that both direct and indirect (through food, beverage, or environmental surfaces) and person-to-person transmission propagated the infection. One participant and one beverage-handling employee were ill prior to the commencement of the meeting.

Overview

Outbreak began:December 2006
Affected country:US
States/territories:WY
Pathogen:Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Ill foodhandler, Person to person
Location(s):Banquet
Brand name(s):Wyoming Law Enforcement Academy
Molecular test results:Genogroup II

Health impact

Total ill:50
Number hospitalized:1

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