2016 Outbreak of Norovirus at Irene Thai Cuisine, Washington
Public Health Seattle King County (PHSKC) officials investigated an outbreak of gastroenteritis with vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea associated with Irene Thai Cuisine located in Woodinville, Washington. As many as 6 people became ill after eating food delivered from the restaurant on September 30, 2016. there was no laboratory confirmation of the etiology, but symptoms were suggestive of norovirus. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
- Outbreak began:
- September 2016
- Affected Country:
- US
- Affected States/Territories:
- Washington
- Organism(s):
-
- Norovirus
- Vehicle(s):
- Unknown
- Molecular Results Available:
- No
- Test Results:
- None
- Location(s):
- Restaurant
- Brand Name(s):
- Irene Thai Cuisine
- Total ill:
- 6
- Number ill by Case Definition Known:
- Yes
- Number Laboratory Confirmed Cases:
- 0
- Number Probable Cases:
- 6
- Number Possible Cases:
- 0
- Anyone Hospitalized:
- No
- Number Hospitalized:
- 0
- Any Deaths:
- No
- Number Dead:
- 0
- Any References:
- No
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- References:
- PHSKC Announcement, October 6, 2016