Hospitality Industry Health Risks: Michigan Restaurant Closes Down After Confirmed "Norovirus" Outbreak Sickens Over 200 Customers

“…customers reported symptoms of vomiting, nausea, cramps, and diarrhea. More than 200 individuals have come forward with symptoms since last week. Nearly all patients recovered within a day, but one individual was hospitalized for dehydration…”

An outbreak of foodborne illness at a Mexican restaurant in Holland, MI was confirmed to be norovirus, the Ottawa County Health Department reported on Tuesday. Officials are no longer seeking any reports of illness on this case. However, Susan Felgner, representative to the health department, noted, “[t]he overwhelming public response was critical…to the investigation.”

The owners of Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant have voluntarily closed its doors and have not announced when it will re-open.

Norovirus is a highly contagious disease transmitted through contaminated food and water or contact with infected surfaces. The virus causes gastroenteritis, an inflammation of the stomach, and leads to symptoms such as stomach pain, nausea, diarrhea, and fever.

For more:  http://www.healthmap.org/news/norovirus-outbreak-hits-restaurant-michigan-8212

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