2012 Outbreak of Norovirus at a Beach Resort, Canada
Public health officials in Prince Edward Island, Canada reported an outbreak of norovirus among guests at the Stanhope Beach Resort located near Covehead, P.E.I. More than 200 persons were ill after attending weddings held at the resort in late August and early September, 2012.
Tags:
calicivirus, norwalk+virus, nlv, norwalk-like+virus, norovirus, canada, p.e.i., prince+edward+island, stanhope+beach+resortOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2012 |
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| Affected country: | Canada |
| Pathogen: | Norovirus |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Resort |
| Brand name(s): | Stanhope Beach Resort |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 200 |
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Sources & documents
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